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Golden quick and dirty focaccia baked in a parchment-lined pan

Quick and Dirty Focaccia – Easy, Big Bubble Bread


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  • Author: kai
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and Dirty Focaccia is a no-knead, ultra-hydrated bread with a crispy golden crust and soft, airy interior. Perfect for weeknight baking or easy sandwich prep.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (300g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 1/8 tsp (3.5g) instant yeast (rapid rise)

3/4 tsp (4.5g) kosher salt

1 cup + 2 tbsp (280ml) very warm water (38–45°C / 100–113°F)

Topping:

1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/4 tsp (heaped) sea salt flakes


Instructions

1. Combine flour, salt, and instant yeast in a bowl. Stir in warm water until no dry flour remains. Dough should be thick and sticky.

2. Cover and let rise at room temp for 2 hours, or refrigerate up to 48 hours. Bring to room temp before next step.

3. Grease a metal pan with butter. Line with scrunched parchment paper with overhang. Drizzle 1/2 tbsp olive oil on paper.

4. Pour dough into pan with spatulas. Gently stretch into corners without deflating bubbles.

5. Cover and let rise 45 minutes until puffy (50–70% increase).

6. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the dough, spread gently with fingers. Dimple lightly with oiled fingertips, about 1cm deep.

7. Sprinkle salt flakes. Bake at 220°C / 425°F (200°C fan) for 25 minutes, rotating pan halfway.

8. Lift out using parchment. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Bread flour yields a chewier crumb, but all-purpose flour also works well.

Use a metal pan for best crust. Avoid glass or ceramic.

Avoid overproofing to keep yeast active and bubbles intact.

Reheat leftovers in oven for best texture. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 0.3g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg