Same-Day Focaccia

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This easy Same-Day Focaccia is golden and crisp on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and topped with blistered cherry tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, flaky sea salt, and fresh basil. 

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No overnight rise required!

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To make, combine the bread flour, warm water, yeast, salt, and olive oil.

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Mix with a wooden spoon or dough whisk until no dry flour remains and a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be sticky and that's exactly what you want.

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Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes on the counter.

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Perform 4 rounds of coil and folds, resting 20 minutes between every round.

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Cover and let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes, depending on the temperature of your kitchen.

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Line a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper. Generously coat the parchment, bottom, and sides of the pan with ~2-3 tablespoons olive oil.

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Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Gently stretch each side of the dough toward the center, folding it like a letter. Then flip the dough over so the seams are underneath.

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Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for at least 45-60 minutes, or until noticeably puffy and airy.

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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle the surface of the dough generously with olive oil.

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Using your fingertips, firmly dimple the dough all over, pressing almost to the bottom of the pan.

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Nestle the cherry tomatoes and rosemary into some of the dimples, cut side facing up. Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.

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Bake for ~22-28 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and the tomatoes are blistered and jammy. Cool in pan then place on cutting board.

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While the focaccia is still warm, drizzle with a little more olive oil. Top with fresh basil and lemon zest (optional). Finish with hot honey and an additional pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. HEAVEN!

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