Overnight Focaccia: The Easy Way to Homemade Comfort Bread
A simple and delicious recipe for making focaccia at home with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 12-18 hours
- Yield: 1 large focaccia 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 350 ml warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
- Add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Oil a baking sheet and transfer the risen dough onto it, stretching it gently to fit the pan.
- Let it rest for another 30 minutes, then dimple the surface with your fingers.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt before baking for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs or toppings before baking.
- Make sure the dough is well-oiled to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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