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Quick Focaccia Bread Ready in Under Two Hours

Close-up of a thick slice of quick focaccia bread, glistening with olive oil and topped with coarse sea salt.
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Make delicious, airy focaccia bread fast. This recipe uses a quick rise method so you can enjoy homemade Italian flatbread with minimal waiting time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This activates the yeast quickly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  3. Mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Do not knead.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm spot for 45 minutes. The dough will increase in volume slightly.
  5. Generously oil a 9×13 inch baking pan with olive oil. Gently scrape the dough into the prepared pan.
  6. Use oiled fingertips to gently stretch and press the dough to fill the bottom of the pan. If the dough resists, let it rest for 10 minutes, then stretch again.
  7. Cover the pan loosely and let the dough proof for another 30 minutes in a warm place. This is your minimal proofing time.
  8. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  9. Once proofed, use your oiled fingertips to create deep dimples all over the surface of the dough.
  10. Drizzle generously with more olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
  12. Remove from the pan immediately and cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving your fast homemade bread.

Notes

  • For a quicker rise, place the covered dough bowl near a preheating oven or in a slightly warm spot in your kitchen.
  • Using high-quality extra virgin olive oil makes a big difference in the flavor of this quick olive oil bread.
  • If you want a crispier crust, add a few ice cubes to a shallow pan on the bottom rack of your oven before preheating.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/quick-focaccia-bread-recipe/

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