Description
Easy Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread is fluffy, golden, and full of flavor—everything you love about traditional focaccia but completely gluten-free. Made with psyllium husk for structure and chew, this bread has a crisp crust, airy interior, and endless topping possibilities, making it perfect for serving with soups, salads, pasta, or as a snack.
Ingredients
7 g (2.5 tsp) active dry yeast
100 g warm filtered water (100–110°F)
20 g maple syrup, honey, or cane sugar
12 g whole psyllium husk
275 g filtered water, room temperature
80 g starch of your choice (potato, tapioca, or arrowroot)
220 g gluten-free whole grain flours (sorghum, brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, etc.)
10 g sea salt
Olive oil, for greasing and drizzling
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine yeast, sweetener, and warm water. Let sit 10–15 minutes until foamy.
- Mix psyllium husk with water in another bowl. Let sit 5 minutes to form a gel.
- In a large bowl, combine starch, flours, and salt. Add yeast mixture and psyllium gel. Mix until smooth. Rest briefly if sticky.
- Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Cover and let rise at warm room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle dough with olive oil, dimple with fingers, and add toppings if desired.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool in the pan 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a blend of gluten-free flours for best flavor and texture.
- Psyllium husk is essential for structure and chewiness.
- Top with herbs, olives, or tomatoes before baking for extra flavor.
- Can be made vegan by using maple syrup or cane sugar instead of honey.
- Cool completely before slicing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
