Easy Homemade Focaccia (No Yeast)

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Grab the pantry staples for a family-friendly recipe for Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread that’s made without yeast.

Four slices of Easy Homemade Focaccia (No Yeast) next to small bowls containing kosher salt and olive oil

Few foods are as satisfying to whip up as homemade bread, whether that’s soft pretzel twists, dinner rolls or buttermilk biscuits. Recently, I’ve been working on ways to swap out the yeast in favor of a different ingredient to lighten and fluff: baking powder!

Hand holding a slice of no-yeast focaccia bread

I’ve gone both the savory and sweet routes, with no-yeast bread recipes suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond, including:

Pouring milk into a clear bowl containing flour and olive oil

Now it’s time to add an Italian classic to the lineup: Easy Homemade Focaccia Without Yeast!

This pillowy favorite comes together in minutes and is great for dunking in my favorite bread dipping oil or balsamic vinegar, serving alongside a big bowl of pasta or slicing into sandwich bread.

Ball of dough on flour-covered work surface

This basic dough comes together in minutes and can be flavored with endless options in the form of fresh or dried herbs, spices, cheeses and more.

Round baking pan with focaccia dough drizzled with olive oil and fresh herbs

It gets the classic fingerprint indentations on top, which serve as tiny pools for olive oil and extra herbs to get their swim on.

Closeup view of dimpled homemade focaccia bread without yeast

A hearty sprinkle of large-flake sea salt adds flavor and crunch atop the golden brown crust, which leads way to the pillowy, spongey focaccia below. So grab your fillings and toppings of choice, preheat your oven and steer clear of the yeast for this quick and easy homemade focaccia!

Round baking pan containing Easy Focaccia Bread No-Yeast

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Easy Homemade Focaccia (No Yeast)

Ditch the yeast in favor of this recipe for Easy Homemade Focaccia starring your favorite fresh or dried herbs.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.57 from 39 votes
Four slices of Easy Homemade Focaccia (No Yeast) next to small bowls containing kosher salt and olive oil
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing pan
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading dough
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme or chives, plus more for topping
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch baking pan generously with olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 
  • Add the water, milk and 2 tablespoons olive oil and using a spatula, mix until combined.
  • Flour your work surface then turn out the dough.
  • Knead the dough for 1 minute, adding more flour as needed if it’s too sticky. (The dough should still be tacky and slightly sticky.)
  • Grease your hands with olive oil then transfer the dough to the greased baking pan. Using your fingers, press the dough into an even layer, then use your fingertips to make indentations across the dough. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on top and sprinkle with additional herbs.
  • Bake the focaccia for 16 to 20 minutes until pale golden. Remove it from the oven then slice and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 130mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 45IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 1mg

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  1. Hundread Proof says:

    4 stars
    I like this recipe but it’s not focaccia. Its more like a drop biscuit (think of those Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits). It’s dense like a biscuit, not fluffy like focaccia. I’ll stick to recipes with yeast for focaccia but this has a place in my kitchen too.

  2. Isabelle says:

    5 stars
    As an Italian I love a good focaccia and I was desperate to find a good recipe with no yeast but that still came out nice and fluffy. This is it! Thank you

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Isabelle!

  3. Sammy says:

    1 star
    Terrible with baking soda instead of yeast. Will not make again. Turns out very dense, like a giant herb flavored tea biscuit. Texture is all wrong.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Sammy.

    2. Uwin Hakan says:

      You probably didn’t like it because you used the wrong thing. The recipe says baking POWDER, not baking SODA. There is a huge difference between the two. Try it with baking powder and then see how much you like it :)

  4. Courtney says:

    I am wondering if you think that this would be able to be baked as 12 individual mini focaccias in a muffin tin? I am looking for a recipe for a baking group.
    Thanks!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Courtney! I haven’t tried that preparation so I’m not sure.

  5. Niqi says:

    4 stars
    Flavor was great, but it was a little dense. I would definitely make this again but probably with yeast (with the hope that it makes it less dense)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks for your comment, Niqi!

  6. Vita says:

    5 stars
    I have used this recipe countless times and it always turned out so great. I substitute with soy milk (unsweetened) because we don’t use dairy and my family loves it. I can make bread when I’m in a hurry or when I have surprise guests.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you’re enjoying it, Vita!

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