By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 31, 2025
I love that this easy No-Knead Focaccia is delicious, impressive, and super simple, perfect for any beginner baker and ideal for me. Cheese lover that I am, I couldn’t resist using 3 different cheeses for the ultimate cheese focaccia.
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“So easy and sooooo delicious! I added some roasted cherry tomatoes.” -Katie P.
Easy Focaccia Recipe
I love my classic focaccia recipe , but this three-cheese focaccia bread just adds the most delicious touch to dinner. If you love cheese as much as I do, you will devour this bread so fast. I used three different cheeses for the ultimate flavor.
Tips for Beginners
- For chewier focaccia. Swap some or all of the flour for bread flour.
- Rapid rise vs instant yeast . I used rapid-rise yeast to speed up the process, and it made this recipe so much easier. If you use active dry or instant yeast, your dough will need to rise for about 1 hour for each of the two rises.
- Kosher salt vs sea salt or table salt. I like to use kosher salt. If using a different finer-grain salt (like sea salt or table salt), use half as much by volume or the same amount by weight.
- Proof properly . Be sure to proof the dough until it has doubled in size. If your dough is properly proofed, it should slowly spring back when pressed with one finger. If it springs back too quickly, it is under-proofed. If it does not spring back at all, it is over-proofed.
- Use your oven. A good way to speed up the rising process is to use your oven. I set our oven at 200°F for 2-3 minutes and then turn it off, let it sit 5 minutes, and then place the bread inside to rise. It works great!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3¼ cups all-purpose flour 390 grams
- ▢ 0.25 oz. Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 7 grams (1 packet)
- ▢ 1 tbsp granulated sugar 13 grams
- ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt 3 grams
- ▢ 1½ cups water 341 grams
- ▢ 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 50 grams, divided
- ▢ 1½ tsp Italian seasoning 5 grams, store-bought or homemade
- ▢ ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- ▢ ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ▢ sea salt optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Combine the flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir until blended. 3¼ cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 oz. Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt
- Combine the water and 2 tbsp of olive oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 15-second increments until very warm but not scalding hot to the touch (105-110°F). 1½ cups water, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add water mixture to flour mixture. Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed. A dough will form.
- Spread into greased 13×9-inch pan. The dough might not completely go to corners, but it will once it rises.
- Cover with thin kitchen towel; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Using your lightly oiled finger, gently poke holes about every inch in the dough going nearly to the bottom of the dough. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle top with cheese, sea salt, and Italian herbs. 1½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, sea salt, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Let rise, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes while oven preheats to 375°F.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Cut and serve with extra oil for dipping if you’d like.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make No Knead Focaccia Step by Step
Combine the dry ingredients : Combine 3¼ cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 oz. Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp kosher salt in a large mixing bowl and stir until blended.
Combine wet ingredients: Combine 1½ cups water and 2 tbsp of olive oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 15-second increments until very warm but not scalding hot to the touch (105-110°F).
Combine wet and dry ingredients : Add water mixture to flour mixture. Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed. A dough will form.
Transfer dough to pan: Spread the dough into a greased 13×9-inch pan. The dough might not completely go to the corners, but it will once it rises.
Proof : Cover with a thin kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Poke holes: Using a lightly oiled finger, gently poke holes about an inch apart in the dough, going nearly to the bottom. Drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle top with 1½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, sea salt, and 1 cup crumbled feta cheese.
Rise : Let rise, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes while oven preheats to 375°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
Serve: Cut and serve with extra oil for dipping if you’d like. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
There are so many ways to change up this cheesy focaccia. Here are some ways to change it up:
- Swap the cheeses out for your favorite.
- Add several cloves of minced garlic to the dough for cheesy garlic focaccia.
- Add minced garlic or red pepper flakes to the last 2 tbsp of olive oil for even more flavor.
- Try different fresh or dried herbs such as sage, thyme, or oregano, instead of Italian seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
This no-knead focaccia is the perfect appetizer before a delicious meal. Or, use it as the bread for your next sandwich , or cube it into croutons for a Caesar salad . This bread is perfect for soaking up extra olive oil or sauces from your dinner. So add it to your plate and dip away!
How to Store
To make this cheesy focaccia bread in advance, follow the recipe through step 5, storing the dough tightly covered in the refrigerator overnight instead of on the counter for 30 minutes. The next day, unwrap the dough and let it come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before continuing with the recipe as written.
Store leftover no knead focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Freeze no knead focaccia cut into individual slices wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating loosely wrapped in aluminum foil in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
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Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour 390 grams
- 0.25 oz. Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 7 grams (1 packet)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar 13 grams
- 1 tsp kosher salt 3 grams
- 1½ cups water 341 grams
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 50 grams, divided
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning 5 grams, store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- sea salt optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir until blended. 3¼ cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 oz. Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt
- Combine the water and 2 tbsp of olive oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 15-second increments until very warm but not scalding hot to the touch (105-110°F). 1½ cups water, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add water mixture to flour mixture. Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed. A dough will form.
- Spread into greased 13x9-inch pan. The dough might not completely go to corners, but it will once it rises.
- Cover with thin kitchen towel; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Using your lightly oiled finger, gently poke holes about every inch in the dough going nearly to the bottom of the dough. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle top with cheese, sea salt, and Italian herbs. 1½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, sea salt, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Let rise, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes while oven preheats to 375°F.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Cut and serve with extra oil for dipping if you’d like.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
