Stunningly simple, flavorful, and easy, this Quick Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread can be made in under 2 hours and is sure to impress!
Looking for a super simple and fast homemade bread recipe to serve with a special meal or just with a pot of soup? Look no further, this quick rosemary focaccia bread recipe is just what you need. A sister recipe to my Shallot Black Olive Focaccia, this rosemary and garlic variation is just as delicious in its own way!
For other yummy homemade bread recipes to try next, be sure to visit my Oatmeal Molasses Bread or Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread.
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⭐️ Why You Need to Make This Recipe
- Texture - This focaccia has a soft and tender texture with crispy edges from the olive oil.
- Flavor - Lots of olive oil makes this bread more rich and decadent than other breads and gives great flavor that accompanies the classic flavors of rosemary and garlic.
- Method - With only a few ingredients, 2 minutes of kneading time, and 1 hour total rising time required, this focaccia is so quick and easy to make.
🧈 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed to make this quick garlic rosemary focaccia bread.
- Bread Flour - I found the best fluffy and tender texture is achieved with bread flour, but all-purpose would work too!
- Quick-rise yeast - Also called instant yeast, this kind does not require "proofing" in water before adding to the recipe. We simply whisk it together with the warm water just until dissolved to help it incorporate into the dough better.
- Warm Water - Filtered water that has been heated to no hotter than 110℉. Using too hot of water will kill the yeast and the bread won't rise.
- Garlic - Fresh cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped finely is best for this application.
- Rosemary - I really recommend using fresh rosemary in this recipe for the best flavor and texture.
See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients with measurements.
📃 Instructions
Step 1: Mix the salt into the flour in a large bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together the warm water and quick yeast just until dissolved. Add the olive oil.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the flour in the bowl.
Step 4: Mix just until a loose dough forms before turning onto a clean countertop.
Step 5: Knead until a smooth dough forms, about 2-3 minutes. Place in a well-oiled bowl, oiling the top of the dough to prevent it from drying out.
Step 6: Cover the bowl loosely and let rise for 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Step 7: Stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chopped rosemary and garlic.
Step 8: Transfer the dough to a pan that has been greased with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkled with ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Top with the oil/rosemary/garlic mixture and dimple the top with your fingers. Finish with ⅛ teaspoon of each salt and pepper.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 400℉. After the dough has risen, uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
💡 Top Tip
This focaccia is amazing served with a dipping bowl of olive oil and balsamic vinegar! Throw in some chopped fresh herbs and some freshly cracked black pepper for extra flavor. I wouldn't recommend adding more salt, since this recipe already has enough salt, but adjust to your taste here!
❓ Recipe FAQs
Focaccia is best made with bread flour, but all-purpose flour would work in a pinch as well.
Focaccia is best served fresh on the day it was made but it can be kept for up to 3 days stored in an airtight container at room temperate.
Traditional Italian focaccia is on the thinner side but most North American versions are thicker. You could make this recipe in a large pan for a thinner focaccia.
Yes. This recipe calls for a 40 minute first rise in the bowl and then an additional 20 minute rise in the pan to allow the dough to rise and relax before baking for a soft, fluffier bread.
Dense focaccia may be due to your yeast being expired and dead or not allowing the dough to rise for long enough.
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📖 Recipe
Quick Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups & spoons
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread flour (you may substitute all-purpose)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (110℉)
- 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast (instant yeast)
- ¼ cup olive oil
Topping:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic chopped finely
- ¼ teaspoon salt divided
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Mix together the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk together the warm water (110℉) and yeast in a glass measuring cup until the yeast is dissolved. Add the oil. Slowly add into the flour mixture while mixing to form a loose dough.
- Turn onto a lightly floured counter and knead until a smooth dough forms - about 1-2 minutes of kneading. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl that has been well-greased with olive oil (seam side down). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- Grease the bottom of a 9X9-inch pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped rosemary, and diced garlic.
- Once the dough has risen, lift out of the bowl and gently place in the prepared pan. Press the dough into the corners and use your fingers to make holes all around in the dough to create that classic focaccia look. Pour the olive oil/rosemary/garlic mixture over top and spread evenly around and into the holes. Sprinkle on the remaining ⅛ teaspoon of salt and grind ⅛ teaspoon of pepper on top. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400℉ while the dough is rising.
- After the dough has risen, bake immediately in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy!
Mrs. J
I saw this on my sister-in-law's Instagram post (thanks for the recipe reminder, Mary!) and decided that bread+fresh rosemary+fast would make a great addition to my supper plans! I used my bread maker to mix up the dough--just threw everything in and hit the quick cycle to stir it up. Rather than leave it in a ball to rise, I spread it out in my greased pan and put it in the oven on "proof" to rise. It was ready to bake in less than an hour and came out PERFECT! Grandma was even impressed. 😉
Naomi
Thank you for sharing about using the bread maker for this recipe - I'm glad to hear that method works, too! So happy you loved this focaccia recipe!
Naomi
Mary Shearouse
This is a delicious bread and so easy to mix after breakfast to have ready for lunch. It was a big hit at our house today!
Naomi
Wonderful!! Thank you for reviewing this recipe!
Naomi
Estelle
Super good focaccia! This recipes is super am easy and turn super good!
Naomi
That's great to hear, Estelle!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Naomi
Kaleigh Stroink
Great recipe. Love the texture and three people ate the whole 9x13 very quickly. 😀
Naomi
Thanks, Kaleigh! That's what I like to hear!!
Naomi
Sany
Would active dry yeast work?
Naomi Andres
You could use active dry yeast but you would need to decrease the amount to 2 teaspoons and proof it in the warm water first.
Leah
Super yum!!!! Totally going to make this again!!!
Naomi
Thank you for reviewing this recipe! I'm happy to hear you loved it!
Naomi
Liz
I think you mean a teaspoon of yeast... I tablespoon is a lot. Made recipe with a tsp and turned out great. Also for others; 1 teaspoon of instant yeast, use 1 1/4 teaspoons of active dry.
Naomi
Hi Liz!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I am glad the bread worked well for you with those measurements. I have only ever made this recipe with the 1 tablespoon of instant yeast called for, but if 1 teaspoon works for you that's great! 👍🏻
Naomi
Kaleigh Stroink
I used a tablespoon of active dry and it worked fine. Our is past the expiry date so I think it has less rising power, so it didn't rise as much as it could have, but 1 tablespoon would still work well.
Andres Tom
As the Dad I hesitate to comment but I just have to for this one. This bread is one of the best breads I have ever tasted. Texture, taste, desire for another piece all 12 out of 10!!
Naomi
Thanks Dad!! I really appreciate your encouragement!