By Rajlakshmi
February 3, 2026
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread similar in style and texture to pizza. It is not that tough to bake if you are a beginner. You don’t have to make an entire loaf. Here is a recipe for a single serve to kickstart your bread baking adventures!
¾ cup of T-65 flour ¾ cup gluten ½ tsp improver ½ tsp of instant yeast Water, as needed Salt, as needed 2 tbsp of olive oil ¼ tsp Italian herbs 3 tbsp chopped onions ¼ tsp rock salt 1 ½ tbsp of olives
Make a dough by mixing T-65 flour, gluten, improver and yeast with water. Knead until smooth.
Add salt and olive oil. Knead again thoroughly.
Add the Italian herbs. Make a smooth ball of the dough. Place it on a tray greased with oil.
Cover with cling wrap and place in the oven with the light on to proof for 30-40 minutes.
Gently knock down the dough and flatten it with fingers dipped in olive oil.
Add sautéed onions, herbs, olives and rock salt. Transfer to a place with ample light and heat to proof again.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 30-35 minutes till golden brown on top. Brush with olive oil once done!