Focaccia
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread, known for its crisp crust and soft, airy interior often topped with olive oil, herbs, and sometimes olives or other ingredients. It holds a special place in Italian cuisine as a versatile bread enjoyed both as a snack and as an accompaniment to meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups
- 1 2/3 cups
- 1/4 cup plus extra for topping
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
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Italian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating from Ancient Rome, focaccia evolved from the 'panis focacius,' a flatbread cooked on hearth stones. It remains a staple of Ligurian and broader Italian culinary tradition.
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