Description
Slow Cooker Focaccia Bread is a delightful twist on traditional Italian bread, offering a soft, pillowy texture and aromatic flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for brunches, dinner parties, or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make focaccia fills your home with the warm aroma of freshly baked bread.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme (or dried herbs)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in olive oil, salt, and half the flour; mix until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour to form a sticky dough; knead gently on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and transfer to greased slow cooker insert, pressing it evenly across the bottom.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and herbs; add optional toppings if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg