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Meghan's Focaccia
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A simple, no-knead Italian-inspired focaccia bread infused with olive oil and fresh rosemary, creating a crispy, golden crust with a fluffy, airy texture inside. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
00:25:00 total
Serves 8
easy
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Ingredients
- strong bread flour - 4 cups
- instant yeast - 2 tsp
- olive oil - 2 tbsp (plus extra for drizzling and coating the pan)
- warm water - 2 cups
- salt - 2 tsp
- Rosemary leaves - to taste (to garnish)
- flaky sea salt - to taste (to garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine 4 cups of strong bread flour, 2 tsp of instant yeast, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 tsp of salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for 3 hours at room temperature.
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a baking pan with a mixture of olive oil and vegan butter alternative.
- Second Rise: Tip the dough into the prepared pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 210°C.
- Dimple and Garnish: Dimple the dough with your fingertips. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with rosemary leaves and flaky sea salt.
- Bake: Bake the focaccia in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve or Store: Serve warm or let it cool and wrap tightly to freeze for later use.
