Focaccia Bread Made Simple | Bread Easy Recipes
Golden, airy, and crispy focaccia that's perfect for dipping, snacking, or sandwich making.
Servings: 10 pieces
Ingredients
- 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) warm water
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, plus more for topping
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- Fresh rosemary or other herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and instant yeast.
- Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms. No kneading required.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dough and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 12–24 hours for best flavor and texture.
- Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Pour dough into the pan.
- Use oiled fingers to stretch and press the dough into the corners.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature for 2–4 hours, until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Dimple the dough using your fingertips.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with coarse salt and rosemary.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.