Super Easy No-Knead Focaccia
Super Easy No-Knead Focaccia
Make Delicious & Chewy No-Knead Focaccia While You Sleep!
Inspired by the YouTube channel ‘Tokyo Grandma’s Recipes’, here’s a super simple no-knead focaccia recipe. You don’t need to knead the dough at all! Just mix the ingredients, let it rest in the refrigerator overnight, and bake. You’ll be able to enjoy homemade focaccia that’s crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, packed with flavor. It’s the perfect recipe when you want to make a simple yet impressive bread.
No-Knead Focaccia Dough Ingredients- Bread flour or all-purpose flour 200g
- Sugar 4g (approx. 1 tsp)
- Instant dry yeast 3g (approx. 1 tsp)
- Salt 4g (approx. 1 tsp)
- Lukewarm water 160g
- Extra virgin olive oil 7g (approx. 1.5 tsp)
- Dried parsley, a pinch (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a square container with a lid (around 15x15cm recommended). Add 200g of bread flour to the container. Place 4g of sugar in one corner and 3g of instant dry yeast in another corner. To prevent the yeast from activating too quickly, place the 4g of salt on the opposite side of the container, ensuring it doesn’t directly touch the yeast or sugar.
Step 2
Using a fork, gently mix the yeast and sugar with the flour, coating them. This helps prevent the yeast from clumping and aids in water absorption. Then, mix everything together thoroughly so all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 3
Pour 160g of lukewarm water into the dough in two additions. Mix with the fork after adding the first portion of water until the dough starts to come together, then add the remaining water and continue mixing with the fork. Mix until the consistency is shaggy and wet.
Step 4
Once you can no longer see much dry flour and the dough has somewhat come together, add 7g of extra virgin olive oil. Mix again with the fork until the dough becomes smoother. At this stage, the dough will be quite wet and sticky.
Step 5
Use the fork to spread the dough evenly to fit the shape of the container. There’s no need to force it into a perfect shape. Cover the container tightly with its lid or plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator to cold ferment for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight. During this time, the yeast will slowly ferment, developing a deeper flavor.
Step 6
After at least 12 hours, take the dough out of the refrigerator. You should see that the dough has roughly doubled in size. The surface should be bubbly and soft.
Step 7
Generously dust your work surface or a large cutting board with extra flour (bread or all-purpose). Carefully turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Use a bench scraper or a knife to tidy up the edges of the dough or shape it slightly if desired.
Step 8
Lift the work surface or cutting board with the dough on it, and gently flip it over so the dough releases naturally. Don’t force it; let the dough separate on its own. Be careful not to tear the dough.
Step 9
Now, you can add toppings according to your preference for an even more flavorful focaccia. Drizzle a little olive oil over the dough, sprinkle with a pinch of coarse salt, some black pepper, dried herbs like oregano or rosemary, or your favorite cheese (e.g., Parmesan) for an enhanced taste.
Step 10
Fold one-third of the dough upwards towards the center. This begins to shape the focaccia.
Step 11
Fold the remaining dough upwards from the opposite side so it meets the first fold. Pinch the seam where the two folded edges meet firmly to seal it, ensuring there are no gaps. This helps maintain the shape during baking.
Step 12
Place a piece of parchment paper in your air fryer or oven, and carefully transfer the shaped focaccia dough onto it. Drizzle a little more extra virgin olive oil over the surface of the dough, and sprinkle with dried parsley (optional) for added flavor and visual appeal.
Step 13
Place the dough in a preheated air fryer or oven. Bake at 200°C (approx. 400°F) for 25 minutes. Once the top is golden brown, carefully flip the focaccia and bake for another 5 minutes to ensure it’s evenly crispy on both sides. Adjust baking time based on your appliance.
Step 14
Remove the beautifully baked focaccia and let it cool slightly. Your homemade no-knead focaccia, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and wonderfully flavorful, is ready! It’s especially delicious when enjoyed warm.
