Easy Same-Day Focaccia

93 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine warm water, instant yeast, honey, extra virgin olive oil, and fine sea salt. Whisk together.
  2. 2Add bread flour and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, then perform stretch and folds.
  4. 4Cover and let rest for another 15 minutes, then perform more stretch and folds.
  5. 5Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour and a half.
  6. 6Prepare your baking tray with parchment paper and 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  7. 7Tip the dough into the tray and fold it into thirds, burrito-like.
  8. 8Slide the dough lengthwise into the tray and flip it upside down.
  9. 9Cover and let proof for 1 hour and a half.
  10. 10Drizzle with olive oil and dimple the dough.
  11. 11Add any desired toppings.
  12. 12Bake on the lowest rack of your oven at 220°C or 430°F for 18 to 23 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 500 g white bread flour
  • 420 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 toppings of choice

Equipment

bowlwhiskbaking trayparchment paper