Easy No-Knead Garlic Focaccia Bread
Recipe:
Ingredients :
260g of bread flour
200g of water
4g de sel
2g of yeast
For garlic topping:
70g of minced garlic
20g of olive oil
1g de sel
Chili to taste
Itinéraires :
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix bread flour, water, olive oil, salt and yeast until a sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic packaging and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight for low-temperature aging.
Prepare the garlic dressing: In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to its highest setting (about 250°C or 482°F). Preheating the oven is essential for crunchy focaccia.
Shape the dough: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer to a well-oiled baking sheet. Using your fingers, press gently and stretch the dough to the desired thickness. Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil on the top and bottom of the batter, ensuring it’s well coated.
Add the garnish: spread the garlic mixture evenly over the batter.
Bake: Place baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until focaccia is golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.
Serve: remove focaccia from the oven and let cool slightly before cutting into pieces. Enjoy your ultra-bubbly hot garlic focaccia bread.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Rest Time: Overnight | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes (plus night rest) | Kcal: 180 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings
TIPS AND TRICKS
Low-temperature aging: Leaving the dough to rest overnight in the refrigerator enhances the flavor and texture of the focaccia. This slow fermentation process develops a deeper flavor.
Olive Oil Generosity: Be generous with olive oil on the top and bottom of the dough. This not only prevents from sticking but also contributes to the crispy texture of the crust.
Cooking time: keep an eye on the focaccia while it cooks. Depending on your oven cooking time may vary. You want a crispy golden brown crust.
Garlic Preparation: Finely chop the garlic to ensure it spreads evenly over the batter. This ensures that each bite is filled with garlic flavor.
Service suggestions: Serve hot focaccia, directly from the oven, for the best taste. Pair it with a simple salad, a soup bowl, or use it as a base for your favorite toppings.
Leftover storage: Store leftover focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Preheat the oven to get its crispiness again.
Herb Variations: Experiment adding fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to the batter or filling for an extra flavor.
Thickness Preference: If you prefer a thinner focaccia, press the batter more before baking. A thicker dough will give a softer, more bread-like texture.
Salt levels: adjust the amount of salt in the batter and garnish to your taste. Remember, the olive oil and garlic will also add to the flavor.
Alternative Flours: While bread flour is recommended for its gluten content, you can experiment with all-purpose flour or a mix of flours for different textures.