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    Vegan Focaccia

    Published: Nov 26, 2021 Updated: Nov 26, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Focaccia

    This delicious homemade vegan focaccia bread recipe is so easy to make. Topped with fresh rosemary, sea salt and olive oil it’s the best ever.

    Vegan focaccia stacked up on a plate.

    If you love making homemade bread and LOVE an easy recipe then this vegan focaccia recipe will be your new favorite.

    It’s extremely easy to make. There is no kneading involved and just very little work altogether. And you get the most delicious focaccia that will seriously rival any restaurant or bakery out there.

    We decided to go with sea salt, olive oil and fresh rosemary for the flavorings in this homemade focaccia recipe but it’s very customizable. You can easily add your own favorite flavorings to this or just make it slightly differently every time.

    And if you love super easy no-knead bread recipes then you’ll also love our vegan soda bread and vegan beer bread.

    What You’ll Need To Make This Focaccia:

    Photo of the ingredients needed to make vegan focaccia.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Warm water – the water should be warm but not hot. I usually just feel the water temperature and as long as it’s warm to the touch (not hot) then I go ahead. But if you want to be more precise you can use an instant read thermometer, the water should be 110 – 115°F.
    • Fresh rosemary – is sprinkled over the top of the focaccia before baking. You could also use dried rosemary. Or you could use something different altogether!
    • Instant yeast – is also known as rapid rise yeast.
    • Vegan butter – is just to grease the bottom of your dish. We grease the dish generously with vegan butter and then drizzle on olive oil and the baked bread absorbs all the flavor and also gets a very crispy crust on the bottom that is totally delicious.
    Vegan focaccia stacked up on a plate.

    How To Make Vegan Focaccia

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Grease a 9×13 oven safe dish with vegan butter. Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of the greased dish.
    Two photo collage showing vegan butter spread around a 9x13 dish and then olive oil drizzled over it.
    • Add all purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar and salt to a mixing bowl and mix together.
    Two photo collage showing dry ingredients added to mixing bowl and mixed together.
    • Add warm water and olive oil and mix into a shaggy dough.
    Two photo collage showing wet ingredients added to dry and mixed into a shaggy dough.
    • Transfer the dough to the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Just tip the dough out into the dish, don’t try and spread it or anything, just let it sit in the dish however it lands.
    • Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
    Two photo collage showing dough placed into prepared dish and covered.
    • After 1 hour you’ll see that the dough will have risen and spread out in the dish.
    • Dip your fingers in olive oil (to prevent them sticking) and then use your fingers to press holes all over the dough.
    Two photo collage showing risen dough and then making holes all over the dough with fingertips.
    • Sprinkle fresh rosemary and sea salt on top of the dough and drizzle olive oil.
    Two photo collage showing sea salt, fresh rosemary and olive oil added to the top of the focaccia dough.
    • Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes until beautifully golden on top.
    Two photo collage showing vegan focaccia before and after baking.
    • You can slice and serve directly in the dish, or you can remove the focaccia from the baking dish and cut into squares.
    • Serve fresh and warm from the oven.
    Two photo collage showing baked focaccia on a wooden board and then cut into squares.

    Customize With Your Favorite Toppings

    This vegan focaccia is wonderfully customizable.

    Other options that you could add to the top of this focaccia before baking are crushed garlic, sun dried tomatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, thyme, oregano, fresh basil or parsley.

    Vegan focaccia stacked up on a plate.

    Serving Suggestions

    This focaccia bread is best served fresh and warm from the oven with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. It’s so delicious you’ll have to hold back so that you leave space for dinner!

    It’s also fantastic served alongside your main course, perfect for dipping up any leftover sauce in the bottom of a bowl of vegan alfredo. It’s also fantastic to dip into soup, we loved this focaccia alongside a bowl of vegan tomato basil soup.

    Gluten-Free

    If you want to make this vegan focaccia gluten-free then the best option would be to replace the regular flour with a gluten-free all purpose flour blend. You can also check out this gluten-free focaccia recipe from Jessica In The Kitchen.

    Vegan focaccia stacked up on a plate.

    Storing Tips

    Focaccia is at its best when it’s freshly baked and warm from the oven. But it will keep a few days in an airtight container.

    You can also wrap it in plastic wrap and then foil and freeze it for up to 1 month.

    Slice of vegan focaccia dipped into an olive oil/balsamic vinegar mix.

    More Vegan Bread Recipes

    1. Whole Wheat Bread
    2. The Easiest White Bread
    3. Vegan Dinner Rolls
    4. Vegan Naan
    5. Vegan Cornbread
    6. Vegan Soda Bread

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan focaccia stacked up on a blue plate.

    Vegan Focaccia

    This delicious homemade vegan focaccia bread recipe is so easy to make. Topped with fresh rosemary, sea salt and olive oil it's the best ever.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side
    Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Rise Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 199kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 1-2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
    • 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil Extra Virgin, Divided
    • 3 ⅓ cups All Purpose Flour (416g)
    • 1 Packet Instant Yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
    • 1 ½ teaspoons White Granulated Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 ⅔ cups Warm Water (400ml) 110-115°F
    • Sea Salt
    • Fresh Rosemary
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    Instructions

    • Grease a 9×13 oven safe dish with vegan butter. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bottom of the greased dish.
    • Add all purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar and salt to a mixing bowl and mix together.
    • Add warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix into a shaggy dough.
    • Transfer the dough to the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Just tip the dough out into the dish, don't try and spread it or anything, just let it sit in the dish however it lands.
    • Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
    • After 1 hour you'll see that the dough will have risen and spread out in the dish.
    • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
    • Dip your fingers in olive oil (to prevent them sticking) and then use your fingers to press holes all over the dough.
    • Sprinkle fresh rosemary and sea salt on top of the dough and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top.
    • Bake for 20 minutes until beautifully golden on top.
    • You can slice and serve directly in the dish, or you can remove the focaccia from the baking dish and cut into squares.
    • Serve fresh and warm from the oven.

    Notes

    1. Instant yeast – is also known as rapid rise yeast.
    2. Warm water – the water should be warm but not hot. I usually just feel the water temperature and as long as it’s warm to the touch (not hot) then I go ahead. But if you want to be more precise you can use an instant read thermometer, the water should be 110 – 115°F.
    3. Fresh rosemary – is sprinkled over the top of the focaccia before baking. You could also use dried rosemary. Or you could use something different altogether!
    4. Gluten-free: If you want to make this vegan focaccia gluten-free then the best option would be to replace the regular flour with a gluten-free all purpose flour blend.
    5. Storing: Focaccia is at its best when it’s freshly baked and warm from the oven. But it will keep a few days in an airtight container.
    6. Freezing: You can also wrap it in plastic wrap and then foil and freeze it for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. bella zionts says

      March 27, 2022 at 10:00 pm

      Great recipe! Used 2 cups whole wheat flour and the rest all-purpose. Absolutely delicious and so easy!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Ella Rae says

      February 02, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      It looks so yummy! Could this recipe be made oil-free?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 03, 2022 at 9:07 am

        Hi Ella, I’m not sure, I haven’t tried that. You could try replacing the oil that goes into the dough with vegetable stock (for flavor) and then just spray your dish well with non-stick spray instead of the oil/butter and see how it goes.

        Reply
    3. Koko says

      January 25, 2022 at 7:36 am

      I love this recipe! I’ve made it twice in the past two days! It’s super easy and delicious.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 25, 2022 at 10:23 am

        Thanks so much Koko!

        Reply
    4. Tanya says

      January 16, 2022 at 6:11 pm

      I make this recipe ALL THE TIME. It’s our favorite in our house and we love it. Thank you for this recipe.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 17, 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Awesome! Thanks so much Tanya!

        Reply
    5. RiaSunflower says

      January 14, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      Second time I’ve made this focaccia after losing my fool proof no kneading recipe. Voted 10/10 and even better the second time round. This time I used extra olive oil in the mix and a little extra salt and brown sugar. Far superior to another recipe I tried from a famous chef which after all the kneading I did the focaccia turned out surprisingly dry and bland. Bakes really fast too in my oven, golden brown in 10 minutes!

      Thank you. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 17, 2022 at 12:15 pm

        So glad it was a success! Thanks so much for the wonderful review!

        Reply
    6. Leo says

      January 11, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      Hi Alison, I’m looking forward to making this! I was wondering if substituting brown sugar for the white sugar would make a big difference? Or if I should use a different substitute?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 13, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Brown sugar will be fine!

        Reply
    7. G says

      November 29, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      Can it be made without yeast? Also sugar?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 30, 2021 at 1:10 pm

        You could leave off the sugar I think, but not the yeast. For a yeast free bread try our vegan soda bread.

        Reply
    8. Anna says

      November 29, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      ‘Ooh! I love this focaccia! This is a must do recipe…and ever so simple.5 stars

      Reply
    9. Allan Richardson o says

      November 27, 2021 at 7:14 am

      Looks great, Alison. Would Spelt flour be okay, and how about sourdough starter to either fully or partly replace the yeast?
      What do you think?
      Cheers, Allan.

      PS. Love your stuff in Brisbane Australia 🙂

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 27, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        Hi Allan, I actually think that spelt flour could work out great! Let us know how it goes if you try it! I’m not sure about replacing the yeast with sourdough starter, but I think if you’re in the mood to experiment it could work, but it’s not something I’ve tried myself. And thanks so much, so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Sean R. Cordaro Sr says

      November 26, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      I’m curious if this recipe can be done in a bread machine? Please let me know!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 26, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        I don’t think so! Especially because there is no kneading required and it would actually be detrimental to the texture.

        Reply

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