Plain Focaccia

Name: Plain Focaccia
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 2 tsp salt; 5 tbsp olive oil, divided; Flaky sea salt, for topping

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Plain Focaccia

Story updated September 18, 2026

Focaccia has ancient roots, likely descending from flatbreads baked by the Etruscans and Romans. The word derives from the Latin "focus" (hearth), and the modern olive-oil-rich version is most closely associated with the Liguria region of Italy.

Ingredients

Scale:· 12 servings

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tsp salt
5 tbsp olive oil, divided
Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

1Stir yeast and sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Stir in flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to form a wet dough.
3Let rise 1-2 hours, until doubled.
4Pour remaining oil into a sheet pan, spread the dough into it, and dimple with fingers.
5Let rise 30 minutes, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 425°F for 22-25 minutes.

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