Sea Salted Herb Focaccia

1h 17m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix 3.5 cups (483 grams) of bread flour, 7 grams of instant dry yeast, and 2 teaspoons of coarse sea salt. Whisk to combine.
  2. 2In a separate container, add 1.75 cups of warm water (105 degrees Fahrenheit).
  3. 3Add water to the flour mixture. Add a little bit of olive oil.
  4. 4Mix with a spatula until a sticky dough forms. Add more water if needed.
  5. 5Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  6. 6Oil your hands and perform the first set of stretch and folds.
  7. 7Cover and let rest for another 30 minutes.
  8. 8Perform the second set of stretch and folds.
  9. 9Let it rest in a warm place for 5 to 8 hours.
  10. 10Oil a quarter sheet pan and place the dough in the pan, seam-side down. Stretch it out to cover the edges.
  11. 11Add a little bit of olive oil on top. Gently dimple the dough. Do not pop the bubbles.
  12. 12Add a mixture of rosemary and thyme (with a touch of olive oil) and Maldon salt.
  13. 13Bake at 425 degrees for 25-28 minutes.
  14. 14For a little color on the bottom, transfer the pan to the bottom rack of the oven for the last 15 minutes, or add it to a pizza stone.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 483 grams bread flour
  • 7 grams instant dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1.75 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 handful rosemary
  • 1 handful thyme
  • 1 touch olive oil
  • 1 handful Maldon salt

Equipment

ovenquarter sheet panwhiskthermometermixing bowlspatula