Name: Single-Serve Focaccia Bread (No Knead & So Easy!)
Ingredients: ½ cup all-purpose flour — Forms the structure of the focaccia while creating a soft, pleasantly chewy interior.; ¼ tsp instant yeast — Gives the small loaf its rise and helps create the airy texture.; ¼ tsp salt — Seasons the dough and enhances the overall flavor.; ¼ cup warm water — Hydrates the flour and creates the sticky dough needed for this no-knead recipe.; 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan and topping — Adds classic focaccia richness while helping create golden, crispy edges.; ½ tsp honey or sugar — Adds a subtle touch of sweetness to balance the savory flavors.; ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning — Adds an easy blend of aromatic herbs.; ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped — Gives the focaccia its fragrant, classic herb flavor.; ½ tsp flaky sea salt — Adds little bursts of salty flavor and a beautiful finishing texture across the top.

Ingredients

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Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy single-serve focaccia and why each ingredient matters.

½ cup all-purpose flour — Forms the structure of the focaccia while creating a soft, pleasantly chewy interior.
¼ tsp instant yeast — Gives the small loaf its rise and helps create the airy texture.
¼ tsp salt — Seasons the dough and enhances the overall flavor.
¼ cup warm water — Hydrates the flour and creates the sticky dough needed for this no-knead recipe.
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan and topping — Adds classic focaccia richness while helping create golden, crispy edges.
½ tsp honey or sugar — Adds a subtle touch of sweetness to balance the savory flavors.
½ tsp dried Italian seasoning — Adds an easy blend of aromatic herbs.
½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped — Gives the focaccia its fragrant, classic herb flavor.
½ tsp flaky sea salt — Adds little bursts of salty flavor and a beautiful finishing texture across the top.

Instructions

This mini focaccia requires only a few minutes of hands-on preparation before the dough rises and the oven does the rest.

Step 1: Prepare the Yeast Mixture

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and honey or sugar.

Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes.

Make sure the water is pleasantly warm rather than extremely hot.

Step 2: Make the Dough

Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl.

Stir everything together with a spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.

There’s no need to knead the dough. Its sticky texture is exactly what you’re looking for.

Step 3: Prepare the Baking Dish

Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a small oven-safe ramekin or mini baking dish.

Transfer the sticky dough into the prepared dish.

Using lightly oiled fingertips, gently spread the dough toward the edges.

Step 4: Let the Dough Rise

Cover the baking dish and place it somewhere warm.

Allow the dough to rise for approximately 1–2 hours, or until it looks noticeably puffy.

The exact rising time can vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen.

Step 5: Preheat the Oven

Once the dough is nearly ready, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 6: Make the Classic Focaccia Dimples

Drizzle the top of the risen dough with the remaining olive oil.

Lightly oil your fingertips and gently press deep dimples across the surface.

Press carefully so you create those characteristic focaccia pockets without completely deflating the dough.

Step 7: Add the Seasonings

Sprinkle the surface with dried Italian seasoning, chopped fresh rosemary, and flaky sea salt.

The herbs will become wonderfully fragrant as the focaccia bakes.

Step 8: Bake Until Golden

Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the focaccia is puffed and beautifully golden brown around the edges.

Step 9: Cool Briefly

Remove the focaccia from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

For an extra-crispy bottom, carefully remove it from the baking dish while still warm and transfer it to a wire rack.

Serve warm and enjoy.