Rustic Garlic and Herb Focaccia
Experience the warm, fragrant embrace of homemade focaccia with a Mediterranean twist. Our Rustic Garlic and Herb Focaccia blends the earthiness of whole wheat with the airy texture of bread flour, creating a delightful companion to soups, salads, or a base for hearty sandwiches. Infused with aromatic garlic, rosemary, and basil, this easy-to-make bread machine recipe promises a moist, flavorful crust with a tender crumb. Even if your bread machine doesn’t produce a tall loaf, it excels in delivering flavorful, flat, Italian-style bread that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garlic
4 (Cloves, divided and crushed)
Whole wheat flour
2 (Cups)
Bread flour
1 (Cup)
Powdered milk
1.5 (Tablespoons)
Sea salt
1.5 (Teaspoons)
Water
1.25 (Cups, at room temperature)
Olive oil
7 (Tablespoons, divided)
Honey
1.5 (Teaspoons)
Yeast
4 (Teaspoons)
Minced basil
8 (Teaspoons)
Rosemary
2 (Teaspoons)
Instructions
1
Crush two garlic cloves and add them to the bread machine pan with the whole wheat and bread flours, powdered milk, sea salt, water, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, honey, and yeast. Some machines require liquid ingredients to go in first, while others call for dry ingredients first; follow your machine's instructions.
2
Include half of the basil and rosemary for a deeper infusion of flavor. Program the machine to the whole wheat dough setting and let it do its magic.
3
Once the dough cycle completes, transfer the sticky dough onto a floured surface. Divide it into two equal pieces, cover them with a cloth, and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
4
While the dough rests, crush the remaining garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix the crushed garlic with the remaining basil, rosemary, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add salt to taste.
5
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with olive oil.
6
Gently place each dough piece into the prepared pans, then generously brush each with the garlic-herb oil mixture, ensuring even coverage.
7
Move the pans to the lower third of your preheated oven and bake for 18-24 minutes, until the focaccia turns a beautiful golden brown.
8
Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly, and serve warm, perhaps with a side of butter or soup.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rustic Garlic and Herb Focaccia?
It is a Mediterranean-style homemade bread that combines whole wheat and bread flour with garlic, rosemary, and basil.
Is this a bread machine recipe?
Yes, this recipe uses a bread machine on the whole wheat dough setting to prepare the dough.
How many cloves of garlic do I need?
You will need 4 cloves of garlic in total, divided and crushed.
What flours are required for this focaccia?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of bread flour.
How much olive oil is used in the recipe?
A total of 7 tablespoons of olive oil are used: 3 tablespoons in the dough and 4 tablespoons for the topping.
What temperature should the water be for the dough?
The water should be at room temperature.
What sweetener is used in the focaccia dough?
The recipe uses 1.5 teaspoons of honey.
How much yeast is required?
The recipe requires 4 teaspoons of yeast.
Which herbs are used for seasoning?
The recipe uses minced basil and rosemary.
What bread machine setting should I select?
You should use the whole wheat dough setting.
How much powdered milk is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1.5 tablespoons of powdered milk.
When do I add the garlic to the dough?
Two crushed garlic cloves are added to the bread machine pan at the beginning of the cycle.
How long should the dough rest after the cycle ends?
After dividing the dough, let the pieces rest under a cloth for 10 minutes.
Into how many pieces should the dough be divided?
The dough should be divided into two equal pieces.
What size pans are recommended for baking?
Two 9-inch round cake pans are recommended.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Should the baking pans be greased?
Yes, grease the pans with olive oil before placing the dough inside.
Where in the oven should the focaccia be baked?
The pans should be placed in the lower third of the preheated oven.
How long does the focaccia take to bake?
The baking time is between 18 and 24 minutes.
How do I know when the focaccia is done?
The bread is done when it turns a beautiful golden brown.
What goes into the topping oil?
The topping consists of 4 tablespoons of olive oil mixed with crushed garlic, basil, rosemary, and salt to taste.
Is the dough supposed to be sticky?
Yes, the instructions note that the dough will be sticky when transferring it to a floured surface.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe specifies using 1.5 teaspoons of sea salt.
How much basil is needed in total?
The recipe calls for 8 teaspoons of minced basil.
How much rosemary is needed in total?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of rosemary.
Can this focaccia be used for sandwiches?
Yes, it is described as a perfect base for hearty sandwiches.
What is the texture of the finished bread?
The focaccia has a moist, flavorful crust with a tender crumb.
Should I serve the focaccia warm?
Yes, it is best served warm, perhaps with butter or a side of soup.
Does the bread machine bake the bread?
No, the machine is used for the dough cycle only; the bread is baked in the oven.
How many servings does the recipe provide?
The recipe makes two 9-inch round focaccia loaves.