Easy Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia (Pizza Oven Recipe)
There’s just something magical about pulling a golden slab of focaccia out of the pizza oven especially when it’s warm, dimpled, and topped with fresh rosemary and a shower of flaky sea salt. This recipe is a personal favorite in our house, especially for weekends when we fire up the pizza oven and let the kids get involved pressing the dough and sprinkling the toppings.
It’s wonderfully family-friendly, forgiving for beginners, and the results are bakery-level good. You’ll love the crispy edges, soft chewy center, and the way your home fills with that irresistible, cozy bakery smell. Whether you serve it with soup, salad, or just on its own with a little dipping oil, this focaccia is guaranteed to disappear quickly!
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Why You’ll Love This Focaccia
- Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – the pizza oven gives it an amazing bake!
- Kid-friendly fun – let little hands dimple the dough and sprinkle toppings.
- Perfect for sharing – makes a great snack, side, or appetizer.
- Customizable – switch up the toppings with your favorite herbs or cheeses.
Simple Ingredients
- Bread flour: High protein for chewy texture and airy crumb.
- Active dry yeast: Leavens the dough for a light, bubbly structure.
- Warm water: Activates the yeast and hydrates the dough.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Adds richness and creates that crispy top.
- Fresh rosemary: Infuses a woodsy aroma.
- Flaky sea salt: Crunchy, savory topping.
- Honey (optional): Feeds yeast and adds balance.
How to Make Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
What is Needed
- 500g (4 cups) bread flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 400ml (1¾ cups) warm water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for topping)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 2 tsp sea salt (plus extra flaky sea salt for topping)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
How to Make Pizza Oven Focaccia
Activate the Yeast
In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and honey (if using). Stir gently and let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
Make the Dough
Add bread flour and sea salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
First Rise
Drizzle olive oil over the dough, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–1½ hours.
Prepare the Pan and Oven
Preheat the pizza oven to 450–500°F (230–260°C). Generously oil a cast iron skillet or shallow baking pan.
Second Rise
Transfer the dough to the oiled pan, gently stretch it to fill the pan. Let it rise again for 20–30 minutes.
Top and Dimple
Using your fingertips, press dimples all over the dough. Drizzle more olive oil, then sprinkle with rosemary and flaky sea salt.
Bake
Bake in the pizza oven for 15–20 minutes, rotating as needed, until the focaccia is golden brown and crispy.
Cool and Serve
Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Top Tips
- Let the kids help dimple the dough it’s fun and gets them excited to eat it!
- Use flaky sea salt for a delicious crunch on top.
- Don’t rush the rising time it’s what gives focaccia its signature fluff.
- Preheat your pizza oven thoroughly for that crispy crust.
- For extra flavor, infuse the olive oil with garlic before drizzling.
Recipe Variations
- Swap rosemary for thyme or oregano
- Add cherry tomatoes or olives before baking
- Mix roasted garlic into the dough for a richer flavor
- Top with grated parmesan or mozzarella
Recommended Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cast iron skillet or shallow baking pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Pizza oven (or very hot conventional oven)
Make Ahead Tips
- You can refrigerate the dough after the first rise for up to 24 hours. Let it come to room temp before baking.
- Mix dough in the morning and bake fresh for dinner!
How to Store and Reheat
- Store leftover focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes to revive the crispy texture.
What To Serve With This Recipe
- Hearty soups like tomato or minestrone
- Pasta dishes like baked ziti or creamy Alfredo
- Fresh green salads with vinaigrette
- A spread of cheeses, olives, and meats for an appetizer board
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Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cast iron skillet or shallow baking pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Pizza oven (or very hot conventional oven)
Ingredients
- 500 g 4 cups bread flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 400 ml 1¾ cups warm water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for topping
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- 2 tsp sea salt plus extra flaky sea salt for topping
- 1 –2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions
- Activate the yeast in a mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and honey (if using). Stir gently and let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Make the dough add bread flour and sea salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- First rise drizzle olive oil over the dough, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–1½ hours.
- Prepare the pan and oven preheat the pizza oven to 450–500°F (230–260°C). Generously oil a cast iron skillet or shallow baking pan.
- Second rise transfer the dough to the oiled pan, gently stretch it to fill the pan. Let it rise again for 20–30 minutes.
- Top and dimple using your fingertips, press dimples all over the dough. Drizzle more olive oil, then sprinkle with rosemary and flaky sea salt.
- Bake in the pizza oven for 15–20 minutes, rotating as needed, until the focaccia is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
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Michelle
Hi, I’m Michelle, the founder, owner, author, and editor of OvenSpot. My passion for one-pot cooking commenced when I was working to prepare cafeteria lunches for school students. I am now on a mission to assist you in choosing the cooking pot or appliance you will use daily. As well as in-depth information to assist you in using and caring for your cookware and appliances. Along with the yummy recipes I use at home.
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