Description
No Knead Focaccia Bread is a simple yet delightful recipe that yields a golden-brown, crispy crust with a soft and airy interior. Infused with olive oil and topped with sea salt and fresh herbs, this bread transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for gatherings or casual family dinners, it requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F or 43°C)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Optional toppings: Fresh herbs, sea salt, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, and salt until well combined.
- Pour warm water into the dry mixture and stir until no dry flour remains; the dough should be sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for 8-12 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and generously coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Turn the risen dough onto the prepared baking sheet and stretch it gently to fit the pan.
- Drizzle additional olive oil on top, create dimples with your fingers, sprinkle sea salt, and add desired toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg