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Rosemary focaccia cut into small pieces and placed on a wooden board.

No-Knead Rosemary and Sea Salt Focaccia

This no-knead rosemary and sea salt focaccia is an easy homemade bread recipe with crispy edges, a fluffy center, and a classic Italian flavor. No mixer or kneading is required — just mix, rest, and bake. Perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or serving alongside soups and salads.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 to 10
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 g)
  • 2¼ teaspoons dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1½ cups warm water (355 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir until a sticky, shaggy dough forms. No kneading is needed. Make sure there are no dry bits of the flour.
  • Cover and let rise at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking tray with olive oil. Place the dough on the tray and stretch it out to form a rectangle. Let the dough rise again for 30–40 minutes while preheating the oven to 430℉.
  • Use your fingers to press dimples into the surface of the dough. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and flaky sea salt.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

  • Use plenty of olive oil on the pan to help crisp up the bottom and edges
  • Let the dough rest long enough — it’s how you build gluten without kneading
  • Don’t skimp on the sea salt topping — it gives a finishing touch and crunch
  • Dimple deeply and evenly to encourage even baking and oil distribution

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
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