Crusty No Knead Focaccia / Same Day Focaccia

This Crusty No Knead Same Day focaccia recipe is perfect for cozy season. Topped with cherry tomatoes and seasoned with mixed herbs, it would be perfect for any dinner table. Super easy, full of flavor from olive oil, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Warm, cozy, and absolutely irresistible, what more could you ask for? Ingredients • 3 cups + 2 tbsp (390 g) bread flour or all-purpose flour • 1 ¼ tsp salt • 1 ¼ tsp sugar • 1 ½ tsp instant yeast • 1 ¾ tbsp olive oil • 360 ml (1 ½ cups) lukewarm water • Olive oil (for greasing and topping) • Cherry tomatoes (halved) • Mixed herbs, oregano, parsley, Italian herbs • Sea salt / flaky salt to sprinkle ⸻ Method 1. Mix the dough • In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, olive oil, yeast, and sugar. Stir well. • Add in the flour and salt. Mix until you get a sticky dough (no kneading needed). • Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 20 minutes. 2. Stretch & fold • After 20 minutes, wet your hands lightly and do one set of stretch and folds (pull one side of the dough up and fold it over, repeat on all 4 sides). • Repeat this process every 20 minutes for a total of 3 times. 3. Bulk ferment • After the last stretch and fold, cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 1.5–2 hours, until doubled in size and bubbly. 4. Second rise in the tray • Generously oil a 9x13 inch baking tray with olive oil. • Transfer the dough into the tray and give it a coil fold directly inside the tray (instead of stretching it out flat). • Cover and let it rise again for 45 minutes–1 hour. 5. Prepare to bake • Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Place the rack on the lowest level of the oven. • Drizzle olive oil over the top of the dough. With oiled fingers, dimple the surface. • Press halved cherry tomatoes into the dough and sprinkle with mixed herbs (oregano, parsley, Italian herbs) and flaky salt. 6. Bake • Bake on the lowest rack until golden brown, about 25–30 minutes (time may vary depending on your oven). • Remove from the oven and brush lightly with more olive oil if desired. 7. Cool & enjoy • Let the focaccia cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!