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Homemade Italian focaccia bread with golden crust, olive oil, and fresh herbs on wooden cutting board

The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Italian Focaccia Bread: CO-OP Restaurant’s Secret Recipe

Transform your kitchen into an authentic Italian bakery with this foolproof focaccia recipe straight from CO-OP Restaurant & Bar – surprisingly simple and irresistibly delicious.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 18–24 hours rise time)
  • Yield: 1 large focaccia 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 envelope active dry yeast (about 2 tsp.)
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tsp. Diamond Crystal OR 1 tbsp. Morton kosher salt
  • 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for hands
  • Unsalted butter to grease your sheet pan
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and honey. Whisk and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt, stir with a spatula until no dry streaks remain.
  3. Add 3 tbsp. olive oil and stir to coat. Use more oil if needed to cover the dough fully.
  4. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for 18–24 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove dough from fridge.
  6. Grease sheet pan with butter and oil. Spread dough onto the tray.
  7. Let rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours until bubbly.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and dimple the dough with your fingers.
  9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 15–20 minutes, rotating halfway.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use high-quality yeast and olive oil for best results. The overnight fermentation is the key to rich flavor and fluffy texture.

  • Author: Alexandra Roa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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