Description
Quick and easy Same Day Focaccia recipe that delivers soft, flavorful Italian bread without long rises. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in a few hours, perfect for busy cooks seeking fresh homemade bread with a deliciously soft texture and crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (natural), plus more for drizzling
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Toppings
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Coarse sea salt (natural), for sprinkling
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix the warm water with sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the surface is bubbly and frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface or in the bowl until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Pan: Generously oil a baking tray. Transfer the dough onto the tray and gently stretch and press it out evenly, being careful to preserve air pockets.
- Final Proof: Cover the dough loosely and let it rest for 30 minutes to puff slightly and relax the gluten.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Press your fingertips all over the dough to create dimples. Drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Notes
- Use warm water (not hot) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Be gentle when stretching the dough to preserve air pockets for a light texture.
- Oil the baking tray well to prevent sticking and help create a golden crust.
- Press deep dimples to hold oil and toppings but avoid deflating the dough completely.
- Do not skip the final 30-minute rest to improve softness and oven rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of focaccia)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Same Day Focaccia, quick focaccia, easy focaccia, Italian bread, homemade bread, soft bread, olive oil bread
