FOCACCIA
- Richard Rodriguez
- Jun 8
- 1 min read
Same-day focaccia. Crispy on top, soft in the middle, soaked in olive oil.
90% hydration. Light, airy, properly loaded with flavour.

Ingredients
500g type 00 flour
450g lukewarm water
7g dry yeast
15g salt
50g olive oil
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Maldon salt
Fresh rosemary
Method
In a bowl, combine flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. Mix, cover, leave for 30 mins.
Stretch + fold every 30 mins (x3). Wet your hands so it doesn’t stick.
Line a tray with parchment, coat with olive oil. Tip in the dough and leave to double in size (1–2 hrs).
Dimple with your fingers. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil, add Maldon salt and fresh rosemary.
Bake at 220°C for 20 mins.
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