Gelatin Free Classic Focaccia
Focaccia is one of those breads that looks impressive but is genuinely forgiving to make, and this version delivers a deeply golden, olive-oil-rich loaf with crispy edges and a pillowy, airy interior. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, water, salt, and a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil — nothing hidden, nothing complicated. For anyone avoiding gelatin, this recipe is naturally in the clear, since every single ingredient is straightforwardly plant-based and free of any animal-derived setting agents. Bread can be a surprisingly tricky category when scanning labels at the store, but baking from scratch here means you know exactly what went into every dimple. The double rise is what gives the crumb that signature open, chewy texture, and pressing those deep dimples before baking is genuinely satisfying. A scatter of fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt on top takes it from simple to something you'd proudly set out at a dinner party. Slice it thick, dip it in more olive oil, and try not to eat the whole pan before it cools.
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8 servings
For the dough
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (100–110°f / 38–43°c)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
For the topping
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
- ¾ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Stir briefly and let stand for 5 minutes, until the surface looks slightly foamy.
- 2
Add the flour, kosher salt, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or flexible spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms with no dry flour remaining — it will be wetter than a typical bread dough.
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