BEST Easy Focaccia Recipe

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt until combined.

Add in warm water and ¼ cup olive oil, stirring to form a sticky dough.

Once the dough forms, cover with plastic wrap and then a clean towel. Let dough rise at room temperature (between 68-75°F) for 4 hours. Dough will double and become bubbly.

Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a 9x13” baking dish, spreading evenly, making sure the sides of the dish are greased too.

Transfer dough to the baking dish, gently stretching to fit the pan. Don’t toss in the oil!

Let rest, uncovered at room temperature, for 35 minutes. The dough will puff up a bit more. While resting, preheat oven to 450°F.

Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Gently rub oil all over the top of the dough.

Use oiled fingertips to press deep dimples all over the dough.

Sprinkle with rosemary and flaky salt.

Bake for 22-27 minutes on the middle rack, until golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Let rest in the pan for just 3 minutes (not longer!). Immediately loosen edges with a knife and run a sturdy spatula underneath the loaf to loosen it (it will stick somewhat to the bottom of the pan but that’s what give focaccia it’s signature crunchy bottom).

Slide the focaccia as gently as possible onto a wire rack to cool for 10 more minutes before digging in!