No-Knead Olive Focaccia Bread

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 18 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons instant yeast

2 cups lukewarm water

Butter for greasing

4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)....for. several uses, see method

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1-2 teaspoons whole rosemary leaves (optional)

2 teaspoons dried oregano (optional)

flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

¾ cup chopped olives

Directions

Make the Dough:

Whisk

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add the water, and use a rubber spatula to mix until the liquid is absorbed and a sticky dough ball is formed. Lightly rub olive oil on around the surface of the dough.

Proof the Dough:

Cover the bowl with a cloth cover or plastic wrap, and transfer it to the fridge for at least 12 hours or up to 3 days.

Prepare the Pan:

Grease

Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, and grease with butter or cooking oil spray. Then, pour 2 Tablespoons of oil into the center, and spread it around.

Deflate the Dough:

Deflate

Use two forks to deflate the dough by gently pulling it away from the sides of the bowl, rotating the bowl with each pull. Roll the dough into a ball, and let it rest at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat

Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat it to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Top the Bread:

Top

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the rosemary, oregano, salt, parmesan, and olives over the dough. Pour a drizzle of oil on top. Using oiled hands, gently press fingers into the dough to create dimples, stretching it as needed to fill the dish.

Bake:

Bake

Transfer the focaccia to the preheated oven, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the dges are golden and lightly crisp.

Cool:

Cool

Transfer the bread to a cooling rack, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Store

Enjoy immediately! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.

Nutrition

• Calories: 458 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Cholesterol: 6 mg
• Sodium: 1176 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 67 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 0.4 g
• Protein: 13 g