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Overnight Focaccia

Overnight Focaccia

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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Overnight Focaccia, a bread that boasts an airy texture and rich flavor. This recipe takes minimal hands-on effort, allowing you to prepare a beautiful loaf that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a side for dinner, a base for a satisfying sandwich, or simply enjoyed warm with olive oil. The long fermentation process not only enhances the flavor but also creates those signature air pockets that make focaccia so irresistible. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 480 grams King Arthur All-Purpose Flour
  • 390 grams warm water
  • 14 grams honey
  • 14 grams kosher salt
  • 2 grams active dry yeast
  • 40 grams extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh herbs (like rosemary)
  • minced garlic
  • kosher salt
  • oregano

Instructions

  1. Combine honey and yeast with warm water in a mixing bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; mix until combined into a wet dough.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Wet your hands and stretch the dough by pulling sections out and folding over itself; repeat this several times.
  5. Cover again and let rest for another 15 minutes before repeating the stretching process.
  6. Place the dough in the fridge covered tightly with plastic wrap for 12-18 hours.
  7. The next day, prepare a baking pan with olive oil and transfer the risen dough into it.
  8. Allow it to sit in a warm place for about 2-4 hours until expanded to nearly fill the pan.
  9. Prepare brine by dissolving salt in warm water. Dimple the dough surface gently with fingers and drizzle brine over it.
  10. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) for about 45 minutes while proofing; then lower to 425°F (220°C) before baking for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg