Description
This easy no-knead focaccia delivers bakery-quality bread with crisp golden edges, a soft airy interior, and a rich garlic butter finish. Perfect as a side, snack, or sandwich base with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons honey
2 1/2 cups lukewarm water
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Flaky sea salt, to taste
2 to 4 garlic cloves
Butter, for greasing the pan
Extra olive oil, for hands
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together yeast, honey, and lukewarm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing with a spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms with no dry spots.
- Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil into a large bowl, transfer dough, and turn to coat. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours until bubbly and doubled, or let rise at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.
- Butter a baking pan generously and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Deflate the dough by folding it a few times, then transfer to the pan and turn to coat. Let rise uncovered in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 4 hours until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). With oiled hands, stretch the dough if needed and press fingers into it to create deep dimples.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- While hot, melt butter, grate in garlic, and cook briefly until fragrant. Brush garlic butter over focaccia, slice, and serve.
Notes
Add rosemary, olives, or cherry tomatoes for variation.
Sprinkle grated cheese before baking for a richer flavor.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freeze slices for longer storage and reheat in the oven at 180°C.
Avoid microwaving to maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
