Garlic and Basil No-Knead Focaccia

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add plain flour and dried yeast to a bowl and stir.
  2. 2Add warm water to the bowl and stir.
  3. 3Add sea salt and olive oil to the bowl and stir.
  4. 4Place olive oil in a clean bowl and add the prepared dough.
  5. 5Cover and leave to rest.
  6. 6Chop garlic, add it to a mortar with sea salt and grind.
  7. 7Add basil leaves and grind.
  8. 8Add olive oil and grind.
  9. 9Knock back the dough once more and spread it across a large baking sheet.
  10. 10Dot with the garlic basil rub.
  11. 11Add sea salt.
  12. 12Place in the oven at 220°C/425°F for 20-25 minutes.
  13. 13Drizzle olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 650 g plain flour
  • 7 g dried yeast
  • 600 ml warm water
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 garlic gloves
  • sea salt
  • large handful basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt
  • drizzle olive oil

Equipment

baking sheetovenknifebowlsspoonspatulamortarpestlecutting board

Tips

  • The dough is quite loose.
  • Time and yeast give the bread its flavor.
  • The dough can be prepared the night before.
  • Knock back the dough as it rises to improve flavor.