Crispy Mini Focaccia (Printable)

Golden Italian breads with crispy exteriors, soft aromatic centers, and herb-infused olive oil topping.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup lukewarm water
03 - 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
04 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tsp sugar

→ Topping

07 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp flaky sea salt
09 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
10 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced

# Steps:

01 - Combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix to form a sticky dough.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down risen dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a small round or oval and place on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Use your fingers to dimple each round. Brush generously with olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt, rosemary, and top with cherry tomatoes and olives if using.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp on top.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These little breads are impossibly forgiving, even if you have never worked with yeast dough before
  • The smell alone will make your whole house feel cozy and welcoming
02 -
  • If your water is too hot, it will kill the yeast, and if it is too cold, the yeast will not activate properly
  • The dough should feel tacky but not impossibly sticky when kneading
  • Letting the dough rise fully is what creates those characteristic air pockets inside
03 -
  • If you have a baking stone, preheat it in the oven and slide the parchment directly onto it for extra professional results
  • Room temperature ingredients work better than cold ones for consistent rising

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