Fourth-Crust Herb Focaccia with Roasted Garlic and Sea Salt

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A golden, airy focaccia bread with a perfectly baked fourth crust, infused with roasted garlic and fresh herbs, finished with flaky sea salt. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups warm water (110°F), 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil a 9x13-inch baking sheet with 2 tbsp olive oil. Transfer dough to the pan and gently stretch it to fill the pan evenly.
  5. Step 5: Using your fingertips, dimple the dough all over. Spread 6 mashed roasted garlic cloves evenly across the surface, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp flaky sea salt.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp on the edges.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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