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Fluffy Homemade Focaccia

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This homemade focaccia is so fluffy and chewy! The secret is using plenty of olive oil - it makes it absolutely delicious! ♪

Ingredients

2 servings
  • All-purpose or bread flour (or a mix of both)200 g
  • Dry yeast1 tsp (about 3 g)
  • Sugara pinch
  • Salt1/4+ tsp (about 1 g)
  • Lukewarm waterabout 120 ml
  • Olive oil1 tbsp
  • ★Olive oil for finishingto taste
  • ★Fresh rosemary for finishing (optional)to taste
  • ★Salt for finishinga pinch
Allergens
wheat

Directions

120 min
  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 200 g flour, 1 tsp dry yeast, a pinch of sugar, 1/4+ tsp salt, and about 120 ml lukewarm water. Mix by hand until no flour remains.

  2. 2

    Once the dough comes together, add 1 tbsp olive oil and knead gently for about 5 minutes. Form into a ball and lightly brush the surface with a thin layer of olive oil (not in the ingredient list) to prevent drying.

  3. 3

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours at room temperature (depending on season) until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Midway through fermentation, make a cross-shaped cut with kitchen scissors to help the dough rise more smoothly.

  5. 5

    Once doubled, turn the dough out onto the work surface and gently press to release the gas.

  6. 6

    Divide the dough into 2-3 portions and gently flatten each into a round or oval shape about 1-1.5 cm thick. Brush the surface with the ★finishing olive oil using your fingers.

  7. 7

    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 20-30 minutes in a warm place until doubled.

  8. 8

    After the second rise, create shallow dimples all over the surface with your fingers. Generously apply the ★finishing olive oil into the dimples and sprinkle with the ★finishing salt and ★fresh rosemary.

  9. 9

    Bake in a 190°C preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden (adjust temperature and baking time according to your oven).

Tips

Using more all-purpose flour will give you a fluffier texture, while more bread flour creates a chewier, moister focaccia. Since the quantity is small, you can easily knead this dough in a bowl alone. Fill the dimples generously with oil for extra fragrance and crispness.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories410 kcal
  • Protein9.2 g
  • Fat10 g
  • Carbs72.5 g
  • Sodium1 g