Easy homemade focaccia bread no knead recipe for beginners!
A simple and delicious no-knead focaccia bread recipe perfect for beginners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 12-18 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 1 large focaccia 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for topping
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and pour the dough onto it, spreading it out gently.
- Use your fingers to dimple the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs and coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in garlic or other herbs into the dough.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings like olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg