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Same Day Focaccia with golden crispy edges and rosemary on top fresh from the oven

Same Day Focaccia

A crispy, golden focaccia with a soft and airy interior made in about 1 hour and 45 minutes using simple pantry staples. No overnight rise needed and perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour spoon into measuring cup and level off, do not scoop
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast one standard packet
  • 1.33 cups warm water about 105 degrees F, comfortably warm on the inside of your wrist
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for the pan and topping
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch sugar optional, helps activate yeast

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Small bowl for yeast activation
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly. If nothing happens, start over with fresh yeast.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together flour and sea salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Do not overwork it. The sticky texture is correct.
  3. Cover the bowl and place in a warm spot. Let rise for about 1 hour until nearly doubled in size.
  4. Generously coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Transfer the dough and stretch it into a rough rectangle about 1 inch thick. If it springs back, rest for 5 minutes and try again.
  5. Press fingertips firmly all over the surface to create deep dimples. Drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and add any desired toppings.
  6. Rest the dough for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 450 degrees F. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until deep golden brown with crispy edges. The bottom should sound hollow when tapped.

Notes

Do not skip the dimples as they allow olive oil to pool and create the signature flavor pockets. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for best results. Leftovers make excellent sandwich bread the next day. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 7 minutes to restore the crust.