Description
This no knead focaccia features a crisp golden crust, a soft and airy interior, and classic rosemary olive oil flavor. An overnight rise develops rich flavor and bakery-style texture with minimal effort.
Ingredients
17.5 oz (500 g) all-purpose flour
2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons dry instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for topping
2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast until combined.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the dough, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 10 to 12 hours.
- Oil a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the dough into it. Gently stretch the dough to fit evenly.
- Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Oil your fingers and press dimples all over the surface of the dough.
- Drizzle the top with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary leaves and flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For garlic focaccia, add minced garlic with the rosemary topping.
Top with halved cherry tomatoes, olives, Parmesan, mozzarella, or other fresh herbs for variations.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped slices for up to 3 months.
Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 8 minutes for the best texture.
Active dry yeast may be substituted if proofed in warm water before mixing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
