Same-day Focaccia

2h 10m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, add warm water, honey, extra virgin olive oil, and instant yeast. Whisk together.
  2. 2Add bread flour and fine sea salt. Stir until well combined.
  3. 3Scrape down the bowl, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  4. 4Perform stretch and folds until the dough tightens into a ball-like shape.
  5. 5Cover and let rest for 15 minutes, then repeat stretch and folds.
  6. 6Cover and let proof for 1-1.5 hours at room temperature.
  7. 7Line a baking tray with parchment paper and coat with extra virgin olive oil.
  8. 8Transfer the dough to the tray, fold it into thirds, rotate, and flip over.
  9. 9Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1-1.5 hours.
  10. 10Spread the dough to the edges of the tray. Sprinkle with rosemary (if using) and drizzle with olive oil.
  11. 11Dimple the dough and add any additional toppings.
  12. 12Add flaky sea salt.
  13. 13Bake for 18-24 minutes in the lowest rack of your oven.
  14. 14Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and enjoying.

Ingredients

  • 500 g white bread flour
  • 390 ml warm water
  • 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 g instant yeast
  • 5 g honey
  • 10 g fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0 flaky sea salt
  • 0 rosemary

Equipment

large mixing bowlwhiskspatula9x13 baking trayparchment papercooling rackknife