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No-Knead Rosemary Focaccia

An airy overnight focaccia crowned with rosemary and flaky salt — no kneading required.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 18 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves picked
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Stir flour, fine salt and yeast together. Add the water and mix until no dry flour remains.
  2. Cover and rest at room temperature 18 hours, until doubled and bubbly.
  3. Coat a 9×13 pan with 2 tbsp olive oil. Fold the dough onto itself twice and place in the pan; rest 2 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the dough with oiled fingers, drizzle the remaining oil, scatter rosemary and flaky salt.
  5. Bake 22–25 minutes until deep golden.
  6. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.