Delicious & Super Easy No-Knead Focaccia Recipe

Try the simplicity and rustic charm of the Super Easy No-Knead Focaccia Recipe. This delightful bread offers a crisp exterior and airy, soft interior, enhanced with a touch of rosemary and sea salt for a sublime finish. Perfect for pairing with soups or as a standalone snack, this focaccia will impress with its straightforward prep and marvelous flavor.

Easy No-Knead Focaccia Recipe

 Ingredients:

• Flour
• Salt
• Yeast
• Sugar
• Water
• Olive Oil
• Optional: Rosemary, for topping
• Optional: Sea salt, for topping

Instructions:

Day 1:

1. Combine flour, salt, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar in a bowl.
2. Add water and mix with a spatula until everything is blended, forming a sticky, shaggy dough.
3. Coat the dough's surface with olive oil to prevent it from drying out.
4. Cover the bowl with cling wrap or a kitchen towel and place it in the fridge for 18 to 24 hours.

Day 2:

5. Oil your hands and gently deflate the dough by scraping it away from the bowl's edges.

6. Fold the dough toward the center, rotating the bowl a quarter turn after each fold, completing four folds in total.
7. Repeat the fold and rotate process to form a rough ball.
8. Prepare your baking pan by greasing it with olive oil. If necessary, line it with parchment paper for easier release.
9. Transfer the dough to the pan and let it proof for a second time, approximately 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
10. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
11. Before baking, sprinkle rosemary on the dough (if using), then spread additional olive oil on top. Create dimples in the dough with your fingertips.
12. Sprinkle sea salt over the dough and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
13. Let the focaccia cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

• Measure ingredients accurately for the best results.
• A kitchen scale is recommended for precise measurements.
• A 9 by 13-inch or a 10 by 12-inch baking dish is suitable. Alternatively, you can use a 10-inch round pan or divide the dough between two 9-inch pans.
• Add focaccia toppings before the final spread of olive oil to prevent them from burning.
• For a stronger rosemary flavor, consider using more than suggested.

Enjoy baking your no-knead focaccia with this simple and delicious recipe!