15/04/2025

No-knead to Knead Focaccia

This no-knead focaccia is based on a Bon Appetit recipe by Sarah Jampel. I have adapted it to simplify the method.

Serves:

1 large focaccia

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus up to 8 hours proving time)

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons dried yeast
2 teaspoons honey
2 1/2 cups lukewarm water
5 cups bakers flour
sea salt flakes
extra virgin olive oil, as needed
butter, for greasing
Topping* of choice, optional

Method

Combine yeast, honey and lukewarm water in a large bowl and stand for 10 minutes until frothy.
Using a rubber spatula, mix in flour and 5 teaspoons sea salt flakes to form a sticky dough, ensuring all the flour is combined. Pour 1/3 cup oil around the dough and turn gently to coat completely in oil. Cover and allow to stand in a warm spot for 4 hours until doubled in size.
Generously butter a 30cm x 20cm baking tray and pour 1 tablespoon oil into the centre.
Using two forks, gently gather up the edges of the dough, pulling them into the centre and quarter turn the bowl. Repeat this process 3 more times to knock out some air without losing all the airiness.
Transfer dough to the pan and drizzle with leftover oil, turning to coat it. Don’t stretch it into shape as yet. Allow to prove for 2 hours until doubled in size.
Using oiled hands, gently press the dough to fit the pan and dimple with your fingertips. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Press Topping* of choice into the dough at this stage, if using.
Bake at 220°C in the upper half of the oven for 20-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Tips

* TOPPING SUGGESTIONS – Cherry tomatoes, black olive and rosemary – Black olive and caramelised onion – Sautéed mushrooms and garlic – Baby zucchini slices and thyme – Red grapes and rosemary – Chargrilled eggplant and capsicum strips – Green olives, anchovies and onion – Blue cheese and blueberries

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