Classic gluten-free focaccia

The biggest challenge of gluten-free baking is the lack of gluten, which would provide the dough's structure. In this focaccia, the interplay of gluten-free flour mix and higher water content ensures the result is not a dense brick, but an airy, enjoyable flatbread. Rosemary and quality olive oil ensure the taste experience remains authentically Italian, without compromise.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl - for the dough
  • Baking paper - essential against sticking
  • Baking tray - for baking
  • Brush - for oiling

Instructions

1

Measure the water (make sure it's lukewarm), stir in the sugar and crumble in the yeast. Let run for 10 minutes.

Tip: If it doesn't activate, don't continue, as GF dough without yeast will be inedibly hard.
2

Combine the flour mix with the salt. Pour in the yeast water and the 50 ml oil. Knead thoroughly (preferably by machine) until you get a smooth mass.

Tip: This dough will be much runnier than wheat dough, more like dumpling batter. This is correct!
3

Line a baking tray with baking paper and brush the paper with oil too. Tip the mass onto it.

Tip: Oiled paper ensures a crispy bottom.
4

With oiled hands (this is important!), push the dough out to the shape of the tray. Leave to prove in a warm place for 40-50 minutes.

Tip: Do not leave in a draught, as the top will form a skin and crack.
5

Once proved, press dimples into it with your fingers. Brush with the remaining oil, sprinkle with rosemary and coarse salt.

Tip: The oil helps retain moisture during baking.
6

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C / 180°C Fan for 25 minutes until it gets a nice colour.

Tip: GF flours brown harder, be patient.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the dough so sticky?
Gluten-free doughs need more water to stay soft. Don't try to add flour, rather work with oiled hands.
It dried out by the next day. What to do?
GF baked goods stale faster. Microwave slightly or toast it, and it will be soft again.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Gluten-free bread flour mix (e.g. Schär Mix B)
  • 25 g Fresh yeast
  • 400 ml Lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 50 ml Olive oil (for the dough)
  • 10 g Salt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 20 ml Olive oil (for brushing)