No-Knead Skillet Focaccia with Rosemary
Make flavorful, rustic focaccia bread easily using a skillet and a no-knead method. This recipe yields a soft interior and a crisp bottom crust.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 13 hours 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105°F)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Pour in the warm water and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not knead.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until it is bubbly and has doubled in size.
- Generously coat the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
- Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl and into the prepared skillet. Turn the dough over once to coat both sides with oil.
- Use oiled fingertips to gently stretch and press the dough to fill the bottom of the skillet. If the dough resists, let it rest for 10 minutes and try again.
- Cover the skillet loosely and let the dough proof for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Drizzle the top of the dough with a little more olive oil. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary and coarse sea salt evenly over the surface.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bottom crust is deeply browned.
- Remove the focaccia from the skillet immediately and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet helps create a superior, crisp bottom crust.
- If you prefer a thicker focaccia, use a 9-inch skillet instead of a 10-inch one.
- For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary to the dough mixture before the long rest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0