Description
This foolproof recipe makes airy focaccia bread with perfectly crisp edges every time. Top it with your favorite herbs and olive oil to bring home a slice of Italy.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 cups water, warm
- 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add the warm water to the mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough is formed.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of the olive oil on top and stir until combined.
- Cover and place in the fridge for 12-24 hours. The dough should double in size during this time.
- When ready, pull the dough out and let it come to room temperature (2-3 hours).
- Fold the dough over itself from the outside to the inside of the bowl with a spoon for about 1 minute until it stiffens.
- Grease a dish with butter and 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Press the dough into the dish.
- Cover and let it rise for another hour or two in a warm corner of your kitchen until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450*F.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil over the dough and press your fingers gently into it, creating dimples. Sprinkle on some flaky salt and your preferred herb.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack and slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Drizzle on some olive oil or melted butter with flaky salt and your favorite herb (i.e., rosemary) before baking for a traditional Italian slice of focaccia.
- Ensure that your water is warm, not hot, so it activates the yeast without killing it.
- Turn it into a pizza or a sandwich!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Proofing Time: 26 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Italy
- Cuisine: Italian