By Meredith Hayden

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Seth’s Famous Focaccia

October 20, 2026

This recipe comes from Chef Seth Boylan, our very own focaccia expert!

This recipe is my go-to for almost any occasion, whether the bread is an appetizer, a side, a component for a sandwich, or essentially anything in between. It’s relatively simply and endlessly customizable in terms of toppings and infusions, and the finished result is a perfect mix of crispy, moist, spongey, and airy.

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Ingredients

  • 800g Bread Flour
  • 200g AP Flour
  • 750g warm water
  • 15g active dry yeast
  • 15g sugar
  • 30g salt
  • 120g EVOO

Instructions

  1. Bloom yeast with water & sugar. Let sit for 5 mins until head forms on top.
  2. Mix flours separately in a large bowl.
  3. Add yeast mixture to flours, mix well.
  4. Cover with towel and rest 45 mins - fold in salt and olive oil. Stretch and fold until dough becomes one again.
  5. Cover, rest for 45 mins. Stretch and fold every 45 mins for 3 hours.
  6. Give the dough one final punch to deflate the air. Proof overnight in fridge covered with plastic.
  7. The next day, remove the dough from the fridge, transfer to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and olive oil. Dimple, salt and add EVOO + desired garnishes. Bake at 425F for about 35 - 40 min.

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Hello there! I’m planning on making this and the sandwich you shared this weekend for a few friends but for some reason I don’t see the recipe posted. Can you please help me out? Thank you!

Hi Christina, The Ultimate Italian Sandwich is on p. 93 of the Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook!

Can’t wait to try this recipe! Just wanting to know what size sheet pan should I use?
Thanks Tracy

Hi Tracy, Seth recommends a 13×18 sheetpan or similar!