Same-day Focaccia

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together warm water, olive oil, honey and yeast, then stir in bread flour and salt. Cover and rest at room temperature.
  2. 2Stretch and fold the dough around the bowl about 8 times. Cover and rest at room temperature.
  3. 3Repeat the stretch and folds once more, cover and proof at room temperature.
  4. 4Line 9x13 metal baking tray with nonstick parchment paper and coat with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
  5. 5Transfer the dough to the tray and fold it. Cover and proof at room temperature.
  6. 6Preheat oven to 220C/430F, place oven rack in lowest position.
  7. 7Spread dough to edges, scatter over toppings if using, drizzle with olive oil, dimple, and add flaky sea salt.
  8. 8Bake on the lowest rack.
  9. 9Transfer to a cooling rack, wait at least 15 minutes and then cut in and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 500 g white bread flour
  • 390-420 ml warm water
  • 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 g instant yeast
  • 5 g honey, sugar or agave
  • 10 g fine sea salt
  • extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • flaky sea salt (optional)
  • toppings of choice (rosemary, olives, peppers, onions, jalapeños, cheese) (optional)

Equipment

9x13 metal baking trayparchment paperovencooling rack

Tips

  • Start with 390ml water. Add in more water if needed to achieve similar consistency to my dough.
  • You can use a larger tray if you want the focaccia thinner or crispier.