Golden, crispy perfection with an impossibly soft interior – featuring the traditional brine technique that makes Ligurian focaccia legendary.
| Grams | Volume | Ingredient | Baker's % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough | |||
| 500g | 4 cups | {{bread-flour}} | 100% |
| 400g | 1⅔ cups | Warm water (100°F / 38°C) | 80% |
| 10g | 2 tsp | Fine sea salt | 2% |
| 7g | 2¼ tsp | {{instant-yeast}} | 1% |
| 20g | 1 Tbsp | Honey or barley malt syrup | 4% |
| 30g | 2 Tbsp | Extra-virgin olive oil | 6% |
| Brine | |||
| 60g | ¼ cup | Warm water | |
| 3g | ½ tsp | Fine sea salt | |
| For Pan & Topping | |||
| 60g | 4 Tbsp | Extra-virgin olive oil, divided | |
| 6g | 2 Tbsp | Fresh rosemary | |
| 3g | ½ tsp | Flaky sea salt (Maldon recommended) | |
Don't worry about the sticky mess – high-hydration doughs are supposed to look like this!