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NO-KNEAD FOCACCIA

This is the kind of bread recipe that makes you feel like a baking legend without really having to do much. It’s one bowl, no kneading, and the dough does most of the heavy lifting while you get on with your day.

You end up with focaccia that’s soft and fluffy in the middle, golden on top, and crisp around the edges. Perfect for beginners, busy families, or anyone who wants fresh homemade bread without the usual carry-on.

Why you’ll love it

No kneading, no tricky steps, and barely any washing up. It’s a great starter bread if baking normally feels a bit intimidating, and the end result looks seriously impressive for such little effort.

Handy tips

Make sure your bowl is big enough because the dough will rise. Wet hands make folding the dough much easier, and don’t skip the olive oil because that’s what helps give focaccia that lovely golden crust.

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Golden no-knead focaccia in a baking tray
Steph de Sousa

NO-KNEAD FOCACCIA

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This easy no-knead focaccia is a low-fuss homemade bread that comes together in one bowl with hardly any effort. It bakes up soft and fluffy inside with a crisp, golden top. A great beginner bread that still feels a bit special.
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prep time Prep Time 2 hours
setting time Setting Time
 30 minutes
total time Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 11
Course: Soups, Snacks & Sides, Sweets & Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 237
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 packets yeast
  • 2.5 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Put the flour, salt, honey, yeast and hot water into a large bowl and mix until there is no dry flour left.
  2. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and leave it in a warm spot for 1 hour.
  3. With wet hands, fold each side of the dough into the middle.
  4. Pour half the olive oil into a baking tray and transfer the dough into the tray.
  5. Cover again with cling wrap and leave it in a warm spot until the dough rises and spreads to almost cover the base of the tray.
  6. Pour over the remaining olive oil and gently dimple the dough with your fingers.
  7. Sprinkle over flaky salt.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes until golden and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 430mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About NO-KNEAD FOCACCIA

Do I need to knead this focaccia dough?

Nope. That’s the beauty of this one. You just mix it, let it rise, fold it, then pop it in the tray.

Can I use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour?

Yes. Use all-purpose flour or bread flour, so either works here.

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