Why is Jennifer Garner’s Foccacia the Easiest (and Best) Ever?

If you haven’t heard of Jennifer Garner’s pretend cooking show on Instagram, you’ve probably been living under a rock. The actress shares mouth-watering dishes with her 17 million followers, and the latest? Rosemary Focaccia. Honestly, who doesn’t love focaccia? It’s based on a simple recipe from author Alexandra Stafford, and as Jennifer herself puts it, “#PretendCookingShow: Rosemary Focaccia. This recipe is a gift you give to your future self, even if, along the way, you somehow screw it up.” Do it. Best, Easiest Focaccia Bread by Alexandra Stafford.”

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Material:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• Butter/cooking spray for greasing
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• flaky sea salt
• 1-2 teaspoon henna leaves

Method:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and yeast. Add water and mix with a rubber spatula until the liquid is absorbed and the ingredients form a sticky dough ball. Lightly rub the surface of the dough with olive oil. Cover with a damp tea towel, cloth bowl cover or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to three days.
2. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease with butter/nonstick spray.
3. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the center of the pan. Pull the dough towards the center and roll it in oil. Leave it for 3-4 hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen. (There is no need to cover for this step.)
4. Preheat oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle. If you are using rosemary, sprinkle it over the dough. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the dough, then rub it into the oil with your hands. Press deep indentations into the dough with all your fingers. If necessary, gently stretch the dough to fill the pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and crisp. Transfer the focaccia to a cooling rack and let it cool for 10 minutes.
6. And voila, your delicious rosemary focaccia is ready!