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Fluffy Focaccia

Course bread, focaccia, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • 1 9×13-inch pan 

Ingredients
  

  • 512 grams 4 cups bread flour
  • 10 grams 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 9 grams 2 teaspoons active dry
  • 455 grams 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • flaky sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons whole rosemary leaves optional
  • Butter for greasing + parchment paper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl add your flour, salt, yeast, water, and a sticky ball forms and rub with oil and make sure if thoroughly slathered with oil. Cover with a damp dish cloth and place in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day, line a 9 by 13 inch pan with parchment paper or grease with butter. I suggest using parchment if you are unsure about how non-stick your pan is. Despite focaccia having a lot of oil it can surprisingly stick to the pan.
  • Deflate your dough lifting up the edges and form into a ball by tucking in the edge of the dough.
  • Place a tablespoon of oil into your prepared pan and place your dough ball in the middle of the pan.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let the dough ball rest for 3-4 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • If using rosemary, sprinkle rosemary over your dough, which should have spread out more to fill the pan, and drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the dough.
  • Rinse your finger tips with olive oil and dimple the dough by pressing your fingers into it. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • The tops should be golden and the underside should be golden and crispy.
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.