Simple No-Knead Focaccia Recipe | Easy Olive Oil Bread

Yield: One 9x13 inch pan | Prep time: 15 minutes | Rise time: 4–12 hours Ingredients Flour: 4 cups (500g) All-purpose or Bread flour Water: 2 cups (475ml) Lukewarm water Yeast: 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) Active Dry Yeast Honey or Sugar: 2 tsp Kosher Salt: 2 tsp for the dough + extra for finishing Olive Oil: ½ cup (divided) Instructions Whisk lukewarm water, honey, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt. Mix with a spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms. Pour 2 tbsp olive oil over the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise at room temperature for 3–4 hours (or in the fridge for 12–24 hours for deeper flavour). Oil a 9x13 inch pan with 2 tbsp olive oil. Tip the dough into the pan. Let rest, uncovered, for 30 minutes to allow the dough to relax into the corners. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour 2 tbsp oil over the dough. Using greased fingers, press straight down into the dough to create deep dimples. Sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before slicing. Options for the Adventurous The kitchen is your workshop. Once you've mastered the base build, use these variations to turn your bread into a creative project. 1. The Topping Prep (Pro-Tips) To prevent burning or "soggy" spots, treat your ingredients before they hit the dough: Aromatics: Soak fresh rosemary or sage in a small bowl of olive oil for 10 minutes before adding. This prevents the herbs from turning black in the high heat. Vegetables: Slice watery vegetables (like tomatoes or zucchini) very thin and pat dry with a paper towel. Garlic: Always slice garlic into "chips" rather than mincing. Minced garlic burns easily; slices stay sweet and mellow. 2. Signature Flavor Profiles The Garden Bed: Arrange thinly sliced red onions, bell peppers, and chives to create a floral landscape. Press the "roots" of your vegetable flowers deep into the dimples. Salty & Sweet: Press halved red grapes into the dough and top with fresh rosemary. After baking, drizzle with a little more honey. The Umami Kick: Dot the surface with small pieces of goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. 3. Infused Oils Instead of plain olive oil for your final "dimpling" stage, try whisking a tablespoon of pesto, chilli flakes, or lemon zest into the oil first. This carries the flavour into every pocket of the bread.

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