Making focaccia bread at home is magical. The smells, the thrill of waiting for the dough to rise, the gentle dimpling of the dough before sending it to bake, your face stuck to the oven's window and the anticipation.

Focaccia is a traditional Italian bread that has many variations and is popular all over the world. It has a soft and airy texture, with a golden and crunchy crust. You can top it with any ingredients you like, such as herbs, cheese, vegetables, or meat. You can eat it straight from the tray, without adding anything else.

To make this focaccia, you will need the just these 4 ingredients:

• Bread flour - 2 ¼ cups (300 grams)
• Water - 1 cup (235 milliliters)
• Fresh yeast - 1 tsp. (5 grams) or ½ tsp. (3 grams) of dry yeast
• Salt - 1 tsp.

The secret to making a perfect focaccia is to let the dough rest and rise several times, both at room temperature and in the refrigerator. This will allow the dough to develop more flavor and strength, as well as create those characteristic bubbles and holes that make the focaccia so airy and soft.

You will also need to stretch and fold the dough a few times to improve its elasticity and texture. Don't worry, it's not hard at all. I will show you how to do it step by step in the video. Just four movements, but trust me, it is worth every minute spent making this focaccia bread.

The final touch is to poke the dough with your fingers and drizzle it with some more good olive oil before baking it in a hot oven. This will create a crispy crust and a moist interior, as well as infuse the bread with the aroma of olives and rosemary.

The result is a mouthwatering focaccia that you can enjoy on its own or with your favorite toppings. Trust me, once you try this recipe, you will never want to buy focaccia from the store again.

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