Same-Day Fluffy Focaccia

x 1

Total Time

5 hours

Vegetarian
Vegan
Breakfast
Snack
Baking
Bread
Dairy-Free
Sandwich
Quick
Kid Friendly
Side Dish
Appetizer

Main

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water plus 2–4 tbsp
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups flour about 375 g
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

  1. Combine everything to form a sticky dough.
  2. Rest 20 minutes.

Build structure

Preparation

  1. Do 3–4 stretch-and-folds every 15 minutes.

First rise

Preparation

  1. Let dough rise 1–2 hours until puffy and airy.

Pan and second rise

Ingredients

  • oil for well-oiled pan

Preparation

  1. Transfer to a well-oiled pan.
  2. Gently stretch (in stages if needed).
  3. Let rise 1–2 more hours until jiggly and full of bubbles.

Dimple and rest

Preparation

  1. Dimple with oiled fingers.
  2. Add toppings as desired.
  3. Rest 20–30 minutes.

Bake

Preparation

  1. Bake at 450°F for 20–25 minutes.

When to use this version

Preparation

  1. You forgot to prep the night before.
  2. You want focaccia the same day.
  3. Your kitchen is warm, which helps the faster timeline.