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delicious focaccia recipe
Appetizer | Bread | Side Dish

Easy Fluffy Focaccia

This recipe guarantees a fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside focaccia. Focaccia is a simple and delicious bread recipe that makes a delicious side or appetizer to many entrees.


Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time8 hours 40 minutes
Yield8 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 ¼ c warm water
  • 2 ½ c all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ c extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp finishing salt (like Le Saunier de Camargue Herbes De Provence Fleur de Sel)

INSTRUCTIONS

Day one
  • Mix the yeast, honey, and water together in a large bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture gets foamy and yeasty.
  • Add the flour and salt to the bowl, and mix everything with a large spoon or spatula until a rough dough forms. The dough may still seem wet, but it should still hold together.
  • Drizzle about 2 tbsp of olive oil on top of the dough, and gently turn the dough in the oil so it’s coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge overnight, at least 8 hours. The dough will double in size.
Day two
  • The next day, drizzle an additional 2 tbsp of olive oil on the dough and give the dough a quick knead to deflate it in the bowl.
  • Grease an 8x8 baking pan with olive oil, and transfer the dough to the baking pan. Allow the dough to rise, uncovered, for about 2 hours. The dough will slowly spread to fit the pan, and double in size.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 F degrees.
  • Oil your hands and poke deep holes all over the top of the focaccia. Don’t be shy–you want there to be lots of holes that touch the bottom of the pan!
  • Bake the focaccia for about 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Brush the hot focaccia with melted butter and sprinkle with the finishing salt.

Notes

Adapted from: Bon Appetit