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No Knead Focaccia Bread

A high hydration, no knead focaccia bread with a crunchy exterior and soft interior.

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Italian
medium
7h 30m
8
vegetarian
Prep: 2h 0m
Cook: 30 min
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Ingredients
  • 85 percent Waterby weight with respect to the flour
  • 85 percent Whole milkby weight with respect to the flour
  • Bread flourstrong flour with W of at least 300
  • 3 grams Yeastactivated, roughly 1 teaspoon
  • Extra virgin olive oilnot counted in hydration percentage
  • Salt
  • Semolina flour(optional)for coating the surface
  • Rosemary(optional)for topping
  • Salt flakes(optional)for topping
Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix water and whole milk in the proportion of 85% by weight with respect to the flour.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Add bread flour and yeast to the liquid mixture.

    3 min

  3. 3

    Add extra virgin olive oil and salt to the dough and mix.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

    20 min

  5. 5

    Shape the dough using folds and let it rest for another 20 minutes.

    20 min

  6. 6

    Repeat the folding process two more times, resting 20 minutes between each.

    40 min

  7. 7

    Let the dough rest for two hours or until it doubles in size.

    2h 0m

  8. 8

    Transfer the dough to a pan, sprinkle with semolina flour, and let it rise for another two hours.

    2h 0m

  9. 9

    Prepare rosemary and other toppings if desired.

    10 min

  10. 10

    Create indentations in the dough and add toppings.

    10 min

  11. 11

    Bake in a preheated oven at 430°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then use convection for another 10 minutes.

    30 min

Equipment Needed
Oven
Mixing bowl
Pan

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