Focaccia
Instant yeast and fresh rosemary come together in this Italian vegan β 55 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and whisk. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (2)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Whisk the flour, instant yeast and fine salt together in a large bowl, then pour in the lukewarm water and two tablespoons of olive oil and mix to a wet, shaggy dough.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then stretch and fold it over on itself a few times in the bowl; repeat this folding two or three more times at 10 minute intervals.
- Cover and leave to rise at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until roughly doubled and full of bubbles.
- Generously oil a baking tray with two tablespoons of oil, tip the dough in, and gently stretch it toward the corners without deflating it completely; let it rest 20 to 30 minutes more.
- Drizzle the surface with the remaining oil, press your fingertips deep all over to make the classic dimples, and scatter with rosemary and flaky sea salt.
- Bake at 220Β°C for 20 to 25 minutes until deep golden and crisp on top, then transfer to a rack and cool slightly before cutting so the crumb sets.
You'll use: Oven Β· Whisk Β· Baking tray
What to serve with Focaccia
- Spaghetti Bolognese Beef
- Spicy Arrabiata Penne Vegetarian
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad Seafood
- Potato Gratin with Chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Focaccia take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Focaccia vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Focaccia is an original Italian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: FOCACCIA TRADIZIONALE MESSINESE.jpg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.