Description
This fluffy no-knead focaccia is a golden, crisp-edged, and incredibly soft bread made with just five ingredients. Perfect for beginners, it’s rich with olive oil, dimpled with flavor, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F if baking right after rise, otherwise wait until dough is ready.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Drizzle half the olive oil into a 9×13 baking pan and spread evenly.
- Transfer dough into the pan. Use oiled fingers to spread it out gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight or let rise at room temperature for 4 hours.
- Let dough come to room temperature for 30 minutes if chilled. Dimple surface with fingers, drizzle with remaining oil, and sprinkle with extra salt or herbs.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges.
- Cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Letting the dough rest overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Use a metal pan for a crispier bottom crust.
- Add toppings like garlic or herbs just before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, no-knead bread, Italian bread, olive oil bread, easy focaccia