# Focaccia (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [HOW TO MAKE SOFT and CRISPY FOCACCIA BREAD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.10 per serving, ~$6.30 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.90* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tsp honey
- 7 g instant yeast
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- good extra virgin olive oil extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar balsamic vinegar
- black pepper black pepper

## Steps

1. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=29s) Measure warm water in a measuring cup.
2. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=32s) Stir honey into the warm water until dissolved.
3. [1:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=63s) Add instant yeast to the water mixture and stir.
4. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=79s) Measure flour into a mixing bowl using a scale and add salt.
5. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=92s) Pour the yeast mixture into the center of the flour.
6. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=95s) Stir until a sticky dough forms with no dry flour remaining.
7. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=128s) Add olive oil and use hands to work it completely into the dough.
8. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=137s) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest.
9. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=151s) Prepare the topping by combining water, olive oil, salt, chopped rosemary, and minced garlic in a bowl.
10. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=214s) Perform stretch and folds on the puffed dough every 30 minutes.
11. [4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=272s) Pour olive oil into a baking pan and transfer the dough into it.
12. [5:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=310s) Stretch the dough gently to fit the pan, letting it rest if it resists.
13. [5:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=330s) Let the dough proof in the pan until puffy.
14. [5:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=337s) Dimple the dough with wet fingers and drizzle with the garlic rosemary topping and kosher salt.
15. [6:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=386s) Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
16. [6:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=397s) Transfer the baked focaccia to a wire rack to cool.
17. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SbogCdUTQ&t=445s) Slice the focaccia and serve with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dipping sauce.

## Equipment

- thermometer
- digital kitchen scale
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- plastic wrap
- microwave
- chef's knife
- whisk
- baking pan
- oven
- wire rack

## What the video didn't say

- Exact thermometer and scale brand/models are not specified.
- Exact resting room temperature is not specified.

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