My focaccia is too thick. What happened?
The dough over-proofed, or the pan is too small. Genovese focaccia should be 1–1.5 cm thick after baking. Use at least a 35×25 cm tray for this quantity.
Italian · snack
Focaccia Genovese
#italian#bread#snack#vegan#vegetarian
45m
Total time
6
Servings
320
kcal
easy
Difficulty
May 18, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
6
Grain
- 500 g tipo 00 flour (or strong white bread flour)
Pantry
- 350 ml water, lukewarm
- 5 g dried yeast
- 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the tray
- 8 g fine salt
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt, for the top
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
Can I add toppings?
Classic Genovese focaccia has only oil and salt. Rosemary is a common addition. Cherry tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions (Focaccia di Recco excluded) are also legitimate.
Can I make it same-day?
Yes. Room-temperature rise of 1.5–2 hours works well. Overnight cold-proofing gives better flavor but is not essential for focaccia.
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