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No-Knead Olive Focaccia Bread

Prepare this olive focaccia bread with a handful of ingredients, savory toppings, and no kneading for the best appetizer or side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Rest Time18 hours
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: focaccia with olives, olive focaccia
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • Butter for greasing
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1-2 teaspoons whole rosemary leaves optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano optional
  • flaky sea salt such as Maldon
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ¾ cup chopped olives

Instructions

Make the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add the water, and use a rubber spatula to mix until the liquid is absorbed and a sticky dough ball is formed. Lightly rub olive oil on around the surface of the dough.
    4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, 2 cups lukewarm water

Proof the Dough:

  • Cover the bowl with a cloth cover or plastic wrap, and transfer it to the fridge for at least 12 hours or up to 3 days.

Prepare the Pan:

  • Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, and grease with butter or cooking oil spray. Then, pour 2 Tablepoos spoons of oil into the center, and spread it around.
    Butter for greasing, 4 Tablespoons olive oil

Deflate the Dough:

  • Use two forks to deflate the dough by gently pulling it away from the sides of the bowl, rotating the bowl with each pull. Roll the dough into a ball, and let it rest at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat the Oven:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat it to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Top the Bread:

  • Sprinkle the rosemary, oregano, salt, parmesan, and olives over the dough. Pour a drizzle of oil on top. Using oiled hands, gently press fingers into the dough to create dimples, stretching it as needed to fill the dish.
    flaky sea salt, 1-2 teaspoons whole rosemary leaves, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, ½ cup parmesan cheese, ¾ cup chopped olives

Bake:

  • Transfer the focaccia to the preheated oven, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the dges are golden and lightly crisp.

Cool:

  • Transfer the bread to a cooling rack, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy immediately! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.

Notes

*This recipe was inspired by and adapted from Alexandra Cooks's Overnight Refrigerator Focaccia

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg