Bench & Bowl
September 06, 2026 · 2 min read

Fixing a flat focaccia

The dough was fine; the pan was too big.

My first three focaccias were pleasant and flat. Same recipe, smaller pan, twice the height.

ChangeResult
23×33 cm pan → 20×20 cm panMuch taller, bigger bubbles
Same-day → overnight fridge proofBetter flavour, easier dimpling
Olive oil only → oil + splash of water on topCrisper crust

Use plenty of oil in the pan. It is supposed to fry a little.

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