Focaccia

Oil, salt, and rosemary in a dimpled, golden slab.

The loaf

Focaccia is the generous one — a dimpled, oil-slicked slab that drinks olive oil and comes out golden and fragrant. Impossible to make badly, easy to make great.

The build

flour      bread flour
hydration  80% — a soft, slack dough
top        olive oil, flaky salt, rosemary
bake       450°F, 25 min, until blistered

What to look for

The dimples hold the oil and salt. Press them in hard, drizzle generously, and don't skimp on the finish.