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Focaccia

Name: Focaccia
Prep time: 140 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour (about 500 g); 2 tsp instant yeast; 2 tsp fine salt; 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan and top; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves; 1 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)

A pillowy flatbread dimpled with olive oil, scattered with rosemary and flaky salt — the Ligurian bread that is really a snack, a side, and a meal.

⏱ 2 hr 20 min (incl. rising)Prep time

🔥 25 minCook time

🍽 8Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Focaccia is the bread that demands to be torn apart: a soft, airy crumb under a crisp, dimpled crust, drenched in olive oil and scattered with rosemary and flaky salt. It fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma.

A staple of Ligurian baking, focaccia is served as an appetizer, a sandwich base, or simply warm from the oven. It’s forgiving dough — a great first bread for beginners and endlessly customizable.

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Step by stepInstructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and fine salt; add the water, honey, and olive oil and stir into a shaggy dough.
Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
Generously oil a rimmed baking sheet; transfer the dough and stretch it to fit. Cover and let rise again for 45 minutes.
Dimple the dough all over with your fingertips, pressing nearly to the bottom.
Drizzle generously with olive oil and scatter with rosemary, flaky salt, and pepper, if using.
Bake at 425°F until deep golden, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a rack; serve warm.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Don't be shy with the olive oil — it's what gives focaccia its crisp, golden crust. If the dough springs back while stretching, rest it 10 minutes and try again.

Recipe details

Prep2 hr 20 min (incl. rising)

Cook25 min

Servings8

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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