The Best Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe

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The Best Rosemary Focaccia Bread
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Directions:

  1. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm water, and let sit 10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, Ts. of salt, yeast mixture and remaining water.
  3. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon and then your hands.
  4. Transfer to a floured work surface and knead by hand for a few minutes or until smooth.
  5. Place in a well oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Punch down and place on an oiled baking sheet, forming into an oval or circle.
  7. Dimple the top surface with your finger tips, and then drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and rosemary.
  8. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  10. Variations: Instead of the rosemary, you might add 2-3 tablespoons of fresh chopped sage to the dough with some Fresh Parmesan on top.
  11. Other alternatives are sliced olives, thinly sliced zucchini or thinly sliced onions.
  12. Such cheeses as grated Parmesan, Mozzarella, or Fontina are also good.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 551.04 Kcal (2307 kJ)
Calories from fat 203 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.56g 35%
Sodium 587.97mg 24%
Potassium 173.8mg 4%
Total Carbs 74.33g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 19%
Protein 12.24g 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 23.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 326.78 Kcal (1368 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.38g 35%
Sodium 348.68mg 24%
Potassium 103.07mg 4%
Total Carbs 44.08g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 19%
Protein 7.26g 24%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.9mg 27%
Calcium 14mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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