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Crispy Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread No-Knead Recipe

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An easy no-knead focaccia bread recipe with a crispy crust, infused with garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy snack, this bread is flavorful and simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp (7g) instant yeast
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) warm water (around 100°F / 38°C)
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil + 2 tbsp for drizzling
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • Coarse sea salt or flaky salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ tsp (7g) instant yeast, and 2 tsp fine sea salt. Stir briefly to distribute.
  2. Pour in 1 ¾ cups (420ml) warm water and ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be sticky and somewhat loose.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest at room temperature for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until bubbly and doubled in size.
  4. While the dough rises, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to infuse flavors.
  5. Drizzle a bit of olive oil in a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan and pour the risen dough in. Using oiled fingers, gently stretch and press the dough to fill the pan evenly.
  6. Cover loosely and let it rest for another 30-40 minutes until the dough puffs slightly.
  7. Press down lightly all over the dough with your fingertips to create dimples. Drizzle the garlic herb oil generously over the top, making sure it pools in the dimples. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  8. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let the focaccia rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not skip the resting times for best texture and flavor. Use plenty of olive oil for a crispy crust. Make dimples gently to avoid sogginess. Preheat oven 30 minutes before baking. You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs at half the amount. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend but expect a denser crumb. If top browns too fast, tent with foil during last 5 minutes.

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