No Knead Focaccia from @daenskitchen
No Knead Focaccia from @daenskitchen is a medium Italian recipe that serves 8. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by FutureCanoe on YouTube.
Prep: 28 hrs 35 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 29 hrs 10 min
Cost: $1.57 total, $0.20 per serving
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Warm Water (lukewarm, about 105°F (40°C) to activate yeast)
- 7 g Active Dry Yeast (equivalent to about 2 teaspoons; can use instant yeast)
- 2 teaspoons Honey (feeds the yeast; can substitute with sugar for vegans)
- 5 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted; about 625 g)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (fine sea salt)
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin; plus extra for drizzling before baking)
Instructions
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl combine 1 ¼ cups warm water, 7 g active dry yeast and 2 tsp honey. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Time: PT5M
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl whisk together 5 cups sifted all‑purpose flour and 2 tsp salt until evenly distributed.
Time: PT5M
Combine Wet and Dry
Make a well in the flour mixture, pour in the activated yeast mixture, add the remaining 1 ¼ cups warm water and 4 Tbsp olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Time: PT10M
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8‑10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
Time: PT10M
First Cold Fermentation
Lightly oil the large mixing bowl, place the dough inside, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Time: PT24H
Edge Fold
Remove the dough from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then grab each edge of the dough and fold it over the center, sealing the edges.
Time: PT5M
Second Warm Rise
Place the folded dough in a warm spot (e.g., oven with light on) and let it rise for about 4 hours, or until noticeably puffed.
Time: PT4H
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) while the dough finishes its second rise.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 200°C
Shape and Dimple
Transfer the risen dough onto a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Gently stretch it to fit the sheet, then press dimples into the surface with your fingertips. Drizzle generously with olive oil and add any toppings you like (e.g., rosemary, olives, cherry tomatoes).
Time: PT5M
Bake
Bake the focaccia for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are crisp.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 200°C
Cool and Serve
Remove from oven, let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Time: PT10M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by substituting honey with sugar or maple syrup
Allergens: Wheat, Honey
Last updated: April 16, 2026








