Question 1

​HOW IS FOCACCIA DIFFERENT FROM BREAD?

Accepted Answer

Focaccia is a type of bread that is baked in a flat dish and with lots of olive oil. Because of the flat surface on focaccia, you can top it with different toppings like onions, garlic, tomatoes, or even asparagus prior to baking. Since this focaccia recipe involves a lot of rising time, your focaccia should come out fluffier than a normal loaf of bread. Plus, it will have those crispy fried edges thanks to the olive oil!

Question 2

WHY DO YOU PUT HOLES IN FOCACCIA?

Accepted Answer

Focaccia is traditionally baked with dimples on top so that the olive oil and toppings have little pools to go into. If you don't put the holes in the focaccia, the toppings and olive oil will all go to the edges and the flavor won't be evenly spread throughout the entire pan of bread.

Question 3

CAN I MAKE FOCACCIA BREAD AHEAD OF TIME?

Accepted Answer

You can definitely make focaccia bread ahead of time! Make the dough and let it have its first rise at room temperature. Then, immediately place the dough in the fridge for up to 18 hours. Remove the dough from the fridge and start at step 4 of the recipe. The dough will be cold, which is totally fine! You can also freeze focaccia after it is baked. Slice it up and freeze it in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. You can thaw it in the fridge overnight when you are ready to eat it.

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