No-knead Focaccia
- 50 min
- mild
- Serves 6
No-knead focaccia of a wet maida and yeast dough given stretch-and-folds, dimpled with olive oil and baked. Serves 6, 50 minutes plus rising, with video.
Ingredients
Honey1 tbsp
Water400 ml
Yeast1½ tsp
Maida500 grams
Salt1 tsp
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Olive Oil1 tsp
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 345kcal | 2070kcal |
| Protein | 8.7g | 52g |
| Carbohydrate | 66g | 394g |
| Fat | 4.4g | 26g |
| Fibre | 2.5g | 15g |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 13g |
Cookd masalas for maida
Method
In a bowl, mix honey and water. Add the yeast and allow it to bloom for 5 mins. It should be bubbly.
In a bowl, mix honey and water. Add the yeast and allow it to bloom for 5 mins. It should be bubbly.
With wet hands, lift and fold the dough from 4-6 sides. Cover and rest for 30 mins. Repeat this process 3 more times, 30 mins apart.
Transfer to a well-oiled baking tray. Allow to rise one final time for 30 mins.
Drizzle over olive oil, dimple the dough with your fingertips. Place any garnishes/ herbs or veggies. Bake in a preheated oven at 200-220 °C for 20-30 mins until golden brown.
Take it out of the oven and brush over some oil on the crust. Rest for 15-20 mins before slicing.
Before you start
- How long does No-knead Focaccia take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does No-knead Focaccia serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is No-knead Focaccia vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is No-knead Focaccia spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make No-knead Focaccia?
- 500 grams Maida, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1½ tsp Yeast, 400 ml Water, 1 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for No-knead Focaccia?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in No-knead Focaccia?
- About 345 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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