Public Recipe
Lemon & Thyme Focaccia
Shared on 7/10/2025
A bright, aromatic twist on classic focaccia. Lemon zest and fresh thyme create a Mediterranean flavor that's perfect with seafood, salads, or simply dipped in balsamic.
Prep Time
20 minutes active
Bake Time
20-25 minutes
Difficulty
beginner
Yield
1 half sheet pan
flatbread
italian
focaccia
Ingredients
- 500g (4 cups) Bread flour
- 375g (1½ cups + 2 tbsp) Warm water
- 60g (¼ cup) Olive oil
- 10g (2 tsp) Sugar
- 10g (2 tsp) Salt
- 7g (2¼ tsp) Instant yeast
- 2 lemons (2 lemons) Lemon zest about 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Fresh thyme leaves only
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) Flaky salt
Instructions
1
1
Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and half the lemon zest. Add water and oil.
2
2
Mix and knead until smooth. Rise 1.5-2 hours.
3
3
Transfer to oiled pan. Stretch to edges, dimple surface.
4
4
Top with remaining zest, thyme, olive oil, flaky salt.
5
5
Rise 30-45 minutes.
6
6
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Equipment
- Half sheet pan
- Digital scale
- Microplane/zester
Tips
- •Zest only the yellow part—white pith is bitter.
- •Add half the zest to dough, half on top for layered flavor.
- •Pairs beautifully with grilled fish or chicken.
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