Easy Emmer Focaccia Bread

There is something special about homemade bread fresh from the oven.

This Easy Emmer Focaccia Bread is soft, fluffy, and infused with fragrant herbs and olive oil. It's the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with wonderful aromas and brings everyone to the table.

Whether you serve it alongside soup, salads, pasta, or simply enjoy it warm on its own, focaccia is one of those simple pleasures that never disappoints.

I love making this recipe with ancient grain emmer flour, which gives the bread a beautiful texture and flavour.

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 kg sifted flour (preferably ancient grain emmer or spelt flour, although you can also replace part of it with another sifted flour)

• 50 g dried yeast

• 1 tbsp raw honey

• 1–2 tbsp raw sugar or Sukrin

• 1–2 tbsp Himalayan salt or sea salt

• 9 dl lukewarm water

Herb Oil Topping

• 2 dl extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp rosemary

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp basil

Optional Toppings

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Olives

• Feta cheese

Method

Prepare the Dough

1. Warm the water to approximately 37°C.

2. Combine the flour and yeast in a large mixing bowl.

3. Whisk well to evenly distribute the yeast through the flour.

4. Add the sugar and salt.

5. Stir the honey into the lukewarm water.

6. Gradually add the water while mixing the dough.

   A stand mixer with a dough hook works beautifully for this recipe.

7. Knead until you have a smooth, sticky dough.

   The dough should remain quite sticky. Avoid adding extra flour, as this can make the focaccia less soft.

8. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave to rise for approximately 1 hour.

Prepare the Focaccia

1. Line a large baking tray with baking paper or lightly grease it.

2. Once the dough has risen, transfer it to the tray.

3. Mix the olive oil and herbs together.

4. Pour the herb oil evenly over the dough.

5. Using your fingertips, gently press small dimples into the surface.

6. Add any optional toppings if using.

7. Leave to rise for another 15 minutes.

Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 225°C.

2. Bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 15 minutes.

3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nina's Tip

This focaccia is delicious served warm and is perfect for sharing.

Try serving it with soup, salads, antipasti, or simply dipped in olive oil.

It also makes wonderful sandwiches the next day if you happen to have leftovers. Just keep it under a clean kitchen towel.

Why You'll Love This Focaccia

• Soft and fluffy texture

• Easy to make

• Perfect for sharing

• Delicious with a variety of meals

• Customisable with your favourite toppings

• Wonderful fresh from the oven

Real Food for Real Life

Some recipes have a way of bringing people together.

A loaf of homemade focaccia placed in the centre of the table invites everyone to slow down, share a meal, and enjoy the simple pleasure of good food.

And sometimes, that's exactly what we need.

Enjoy!

Much love,

Nina xoxo

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