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No Knead Focaccia

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield 12 servings
Category Baking / Side Dish
Cuisine American/Italian

Description

Instead of a long 12-hour proof in the fridge, this no-fuss, No-Knead Focaccia Recipe comes together, start to finish, in less than 2 hours. No kneading required and no long proof time.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons (60g) olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ cups (340g) warm water (no hotter than 100ºF)
  • 2 teaspoons (17g) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) instant yeast*
  • 2 ⅔ cup (345g) bread flour
  • cup (75g) dark rye flour
  • 4 teaspoons (8g) za’atar, or seasoning of choice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for topping
  • ½ teaspoon sumac, for topping
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  • Lightly coat a quarter sheet pan with nonstick spray. Brush 2 tablespoons (25g) olive oil over sheet.
  • In a liquid measuring cup, combine 1 ½ cups (340g) water, 2 teaspoons (17g) honey and 1 tablespoon (10g) yeast; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add 2⅔ cup (345g) bread flour, ⅔ cup (75g) rye flour, 4 teaspoons (8g) za’atar and 1½ teaspoons kosher salt to bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; mix to combine. With mixer on low speed, add water-yeast mixture. Increase speed to medium-high and mix until smooth and sticky, 80 seconds.
  • Scoop sticky batter into prepared pan, and, using oiled hands, spread into an even layer and into edges. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise at room temperature for 60 minutes — it should be quite puffy, but not fragile-looking.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven 375°F (190ºC) with rack set in middle position.
  • Drizzle dough lightly with olive oil then oil your hands, using finger tips, gently poke dough all over.
  • Drizzle a bit more olive oil over top then sprinkle 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon sumac and ½ teaspoons flaky sea salt over top.
  • Bake bread until golden brown on top, 25—32 minutes.
  • Immediately flip bread out onto a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

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Notes

Instant Yeast: I had the best results using Platinum Yeast from Red Star. 
Measuring flour: for the best results, I recommend using a food scale to weigh the ingredients. If you do not have a food scale, measure the flour by spooning into measuring cup and leveling off (do not scoop the flour with the cup—this will result in too much flour).
Turn the bread out of the pan right after you take it out of the oven. Flipping a hot pan can be nerve wracking, but this is key to retaining a nice crisp bottom to the bread. 
Storage: store the bread at room temperature in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days. For longer storage, pop it in the refrigerator for 1 week. 
Reheating: reheat / toast under the broiler in your oven until warmed through and crisp on the exterior.
This recipe is adapted from King Arthur Flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4.5gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 195mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2g
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