Focaccia Rolls

Sometimes I develop a recipe out of anger. This is one such time. An Instagram post that hints at the recipe but then it’s behind a paywall.

Focaccia Rolls

Individual focaccia, which is great for sandwiches, a snack, anything.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rising Time2 hours
Course: Bread
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 2 Half-sheet pans
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 340 grams warm water
  • 7 grams yeast, instant or active
  • 500 grams bread flour (30g vital wheat gluten, 470g AP)
  • 10 grams fine sea salt
  • 35 grams Olive Oil
  • 6 grams Italian seasoning (optional)

Toppings

  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the water (340g) and yeast (7g). If using active (not instant) yeast, wait 10-15 minutes until activated and bubbly. If using instant (not active) yeast, proceed.
  • Add the flour (500g), salt (10g), and olive oil (35g). (An infused oil is great.)
  • Mix to form a cohesive dough. I do about 2-3 minutes in the mixer on low (2) and 7-8 minutes on medium, stopping to scrape the sides as necessary.
  • Add a bit more oil and turn to coat. Cover and let rest 60-90 minutes until puffy.
  • Add parchment to two baking sheets and spray with olive oil.
  • Knock down, roll out, and divide into 12 portions. Should be around 70 grams each. Flatten each to form a disc, either using your fingers like you would for a pizza dough or a rolling pin. Close counts, but they shouldn't be too thick.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, cover, and let rest another 30-60 minutes until puffy.
  • Heat oven to 425℉ / 220℃.
  • Using your fingers, make some pretty serious indentations in the rolls. 4-6 of them.
  • Drizzle with oil again, making sure to get some in the indentations, and salt with kosher salt.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until done and golden.

Notes

  • I used a garlic infused olive oil and loved it.
Focaccia Rolls, Before Baking
Focaccia Rolls, Before Baking. I may need to reduce the water to make a stiffer dough and have the holes stay more hole-like.
Focaccia Rolls, Baked
Focaccia Rolls, Drizzled and Ready To Bake
Focaccia Rolls, Baked
Focaccia Rolls, Baked