Festive Easy Foccacia
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Ingredients:
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3 cups strong white bread flour
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2 cups warm water
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for bowls/pan)
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7g dried yeast
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1 tsp honey
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Fresh or dried rosemary
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Flaky salt, for topping
In a bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Give it a mix and leave for a few minutes until the surface becomes bubbly and frothy - this means your yeast is active.
In a large bowl, add the flour and salt. Pour in about half of the yeast mixture and stir. Add the remaining liquid and mix until a sticky dough forms (focaccia dough is meant to be very wet).
Lightly oil a clean bowl, transfer the dough into it, and cover with a tea towel. Leave in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Once risen, gently fold the dough over itself a few times inside the bowl. Cover again and let it rise for another 45 minutes.
Pour a generous amount of olive oil into a baking dish. Tip the dough into the dish and fold it once or twice to coat it in the oil. Cover again and let it rise in a warm place for 1–3 hours—the longer the rise, the lighter the focaccia.
When it’s ready, drizzle more olive oil over the top. Oil your fingers and gently press into the dough to create dimples. Sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary. Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 25–34 minutes, or until golden and crisp on top.
