Harper Alexander

Simple Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil & Salt

Focaccia Genovese

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    1

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      4 hr

Appears in
The Italian Family Kitchen: Authentic Recipes That Celebrate Homestyle Italian Cooking
The Italian Family Kitchen

By Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander

Published 2024

  • About

Outside of Italy, this is perhaps the most famous and recognized version of focaccia. In its simplicity and flavor, it is a work of art, especially when made at home. Its crispy crust covered in pockets of salty olive oil makes it an irresistible treat. In Genoa, it is usually eaten for breakfast and dipped in coffee and milk.

Ingredients

  • 1⅔ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 cup (120

Method

  1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the flours and yeast with a wooden spoon. Add the water, give it a quick mix, and then add 2 teaspoons (10 g) of the salt and the honey. Continue to mix until a very rough dough has formed.
  2. Transfer the dough to a large, clean work surface and knead by hand until the dough is smooth and consistent. (It should not be sticky, but i