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Same Day Focaccia Recipe

Same Day Focaccia Recipe
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This Same Day Focaccia recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy soft, fluffy, and flavorful Italian flatbread with your choice of fresh herbs and toppings. Perfect as a snack or accompaniment to meals, this focaccia is made with simple ingredients and requires just a few hours to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch sugar (optional, to activate yeast)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups warm water (about 105°F/40°C)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Toppings (optional)

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Minced garlic or garlic-infused olive oil
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Olives
  • Fresh thyme, oregano, or basil
  • Grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese
  • Thinly sliced red onions, bell peppers, or zucchini

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water with active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and frothy, indicating the yeast is active and ready for use.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and sea salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture along with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Gently combine the ingredients until a wet and sticky dough forms, which will contribute to the focaccia’s soft and airy interior.
  3. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm, draft-free location. Allow the dough to rise until it nearly doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Shape and Prepare for Baking: Transfer the risen dough to an oiled baking sheet. Gently stretch and press the dough into a rectangular shape about 1 inch thick. Using your fingertips, create dimples all over the dough’s surface to help trap oil and toppings.
  5. Add Olive Oil and Toppings: Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the dough’s surface and sprinkle with sea salt. Add your preferred toppings such as fresh rosemary sprigs, minced garlic or garlic-infused olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives, fresh herbs like thyme or basil, grated Parmesan or feta cheese, or thinly sliced vegetables like red onions, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  6. Final Rise and Bake: Let the dough rest for 20 minutes while preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the focaccia in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until it is golden brown and crispy around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Using warm water at about 105°F (40°C) is important to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • The pinch of sugar is optional but helps activate the yeast faster.
  • Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference or what you have on hand.
  • Do not skip the dimpling step; it helps keep the bread airy and traps the olive oil and toppings.
  • For a crisper crust, use a metal baking sheet and bake at a high temperature as directed.
  • Letting the dough rest again before baking allows for a lighter texture.

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Keywords: focaccia, Italian bread, homemade bread, easy focaccia, rosemary focaccia, garlic focaccia, quick bread recipe

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