No-Knead Focaccia

2h 44m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 1/2 cups of lukewarm water to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 7 grams of yeast and 2 teaspoons of honey to the water.
  3. 3Mix through and leave to set for 5 minutes.
  4. 4In a second bowl, add 5 cups of white flour with 2 teaspoons of salt.
  5. 5Pour in your yeast mixture into the flour and salt.
  6. 6Stir it through until you have no dry or floury parts.
  7. 7In a third bowl, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and then the dough.
  8. 8Coat the dough really well in the olive oil.
  9. 9Cover and leave to rise in the fridge for 24 hours until it looks bubbly and risen.
  10. 10Deflate the dough while shaping it into a ball by grabbing each edge of the dough and folding it over itself.
  11. 11Slide the dough into a greased rectangular pan and slightly stretch out the dough to fill the pan.
  12. 12Leave it for a second rise in a warm spot for 4 hours until it's filled the pan and has a little jiggle.
  13. 13Dimple the dough using your fingers.
  14. 14Top it with roasted garlic, rosemary, and flaky sea salt, making sure you use lots of olive oil.
  15. 15Bake it for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups lukewarm water
  • 7 grams yeast
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 5 cups white flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • roasted garlic cloves
  • rosemary
  • flaky sea salt

Equipment

bowlspatulaplastic wraprectangular panknife

Tips

  • Ensure you use lots of olive oil to achieve a golden and crunchy crust.