Gordon Ramsay Focaccia Bread Recipe

This easy and delicious focaccia bread recipe is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy crust and soft, airy inside, it’s the ideal homemade bread to serve with your favorite dishes. Made with simple ingredients like olive oil, rosemary, and olives, this versatile recipe can be adapted to suit your taste. Enjoy warm and fresh!

Ingredients Needed:

• 500g strong bread flour
• 1 heaped tbsp coarse semolina
• 2 x 7g sachets dried yeast
• 50ml olive oil, plus a little extra
• 75g pitted black olives, sliced
• 150g sunblush tomatoes
• 2–3 rosemary sprigs, leaves only
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Focaccia Bread Recipe?

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 500g bread flour, 1 heaped tbsp semolina, and 14g dried yeast. Add a couple of generous pinches of salt and mix everything well.
2. Add the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix 50ml olive oil with 320ml warm water. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and gradually pour the liquid into the well. Stir with a fork until the dough starts to come together, then use your hands to form it into a ball.
3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Continue until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, and springs back when touched.
4. Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a floured mixing bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C.
6. Shape the Dough: Once risen, turn the dough out onto an oiled baking tray 28 x 20 cm. Grease your fingers with olive oil and press the dough out to the edges of the tray.
7. Add Toppings: Press the 75g sliced black olives and 150g sunblush tomatoes into the dough, leaving them slightly raised. Sprinkle with rosemary leaves, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. Bake the Bread: Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve: Turn the bread out onto a board, slice, and serve while warm.

Recipe Tips:

• Use warm water for the yeast: Water that’s too hot can kill the yeast, so make sure it’s warm to the touch, not hot.
• Knead for at least 10 minutes: Proper kneading helps develop the dough’s structure, making it soft and stretchy.
• Allow dough to rise in a warm place: A warm spot helps the dough rise properly. If your kitchen is cold, place the bowl in an oven with just the light on.
• Grease your hands with olive oil: This helps you shape the dough without it sticking, and it gives a nice finish to the bread.
• Add toppings just before baking: Press the olives, tomatoes, and rosemary into the dough right before baking to keep them from burning.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Allow the focaccia bread to cool completely to room temperature. Once cool, put it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for up to 2 days.
• Freeze: To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or foil. It will freeze well for up to 1 month.
• Reheat: Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the focaccia in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until it’s warm and crispy.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Total Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 380mg
• Potassium: 80mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 24g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 4g

Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Bread Pudding Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Garlic Bread Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay French Toast Recipe