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no knead focaccia recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
An easy no-knead focaccia recipe featuring an overnight cold proof for maximum flavor and a beautifully airy crumb. It is finished with a unique spicy honey drizzle and fresh herbs for a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (500g) bread flour
- 1 2/3 cups (400ml) warm water
- 2 teaspoons (10g) fine sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon (2g) instant dry yeast
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30g) Calabrian chili paste
- 1/4 cup (60g) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5g) red pepper flakes
- Fresh oregano or basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Dough Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flour, warm water, salt, and yeast until a shaggy dough forms. Do not knead. Cover and rest for 1-2 hours at room temperature, then cold proof in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
- Prepare Pan and Stretch Dough: Generously grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with olive oil. Pour the chilled dough into the pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Gently stretch the dough to fill the pan, resting for 10-15 minutes if it resists.
- Second Proofing: Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2-4 hours, or until visibly larger and bubbly.
- Dimple and Add Chili Oil: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the Calabrian chili paste. Remove the covering, drizzle the chili oil mixture over the dough, and use fingertips to gently dimple the surface.
- Bake and Prepare Hot Honey Glaze: Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until deeply golden brown. While baking, warm the honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until runny.
- Glaze and Serve: Immediately drizzle about half of the warm hot honey over the hot focaccia. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve sliced with the remaining hot honey and fresh herbs.
Notes
The cold proofing stage is essential for developing the deep flavor and texture of this no-knead focaccia. For a non-spicy version, simply omit the Calabrian chili paste and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg