Freshly baked bread is always a treat, and focaccia is one of the easiest and tastiest breads to make at home. It’s soft and fluffy inside, with a golden crust, fragrant rosemary, and a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
This recipe is from the Ninja Speedi recipe book, which I’m currently testing. The Speedi uses the Steam Bake setting to give the focaccia a lovely rise and light texture, so you don’t need a traditional oven. It’s quick, simple, and perfect to serve with soups, salads or just dipped in olive oil.
What You Need
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- Plain flour – strong plain flour is best
- Yeast – fast action/easy bake yeast
- Salt – adds flavour and balances the dough.
- Olive oil – used in the dough and on top for flavour.
- Water – mixes into the dough and helps activate the yeast.
- Fresh rosemary – adds flavour and looks great pushed into the top of the bread.
- Sea salt flakes – sprinkled on top before baking for a classic focaccia finish.
You will also need a 20cm baking tin.
Making Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia in the Ninja Speedi
Start by greasing a 20cm tin with olive oil. Mix the flour, yeast, salt, olive oil and water in a bowl until the dough comes together. It will feel a little sticky but that’s fine.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Spread it into the tin, cover with a clean tea towel, and leave it to prove for around an hour or until doubled in size.
Once it has risen, press dimples into the top of the dough with your finger or the end of a spoon. Push in the rosemary sprigs, drizzle over more olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
Pour 250ml water into the Speedi pot. Push in the Cook & Crisp tray legs and place it in the bottom position. Put the tin with the dough on top. Close the lid, flip the SmartSwitch to Rapid Cooker, and select Steam Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes. The machine will steam for around 20 minutes before the countdown starts.
When the focaccia is golden brown, remove it from the Speedi and leave it to cool slightly before slicing.
More Ninja Speedi Recipes To Try
I am currently testing the Ninja Speedi with various different recipes before giving it my full review, these are the recipes I have made so far, some from the recipe booklet that came with it, some are my own.
- Ninja Speedi Macaroni Cheese (With Crispy Topping)
- Ninja Speedi Whole Chicken
- Ninja Speedi White Rice
Have you got a Ninja Speedi? Let me know in the comments what your favourite recipe is!
Ninja Speedi Focaccia Bread Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g strong white flour
- 1 tsp dried yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 150 ml lukewarm water
- A few fresh rosemary sprigs
- Sea salt flakes to finish
Instructions
- Grease a 20cm cake tin with a little olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Gradually add the water until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Spread the dough to fit the tin, cover with a tea towel, and leave to prove for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make dimples in the dough with your finger or a spoon handle. Press in rosemary sprigs, drizzle with the remaining oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Add 250ml water to the Speedi pot. Insert the Cook & Crisp tray (bottom position) and place the tin on top.
- Close the lid, switch to Rapid Cooker, and select Steam Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes. The unit will steam first for about 20 minutes before baking.
- When golden brown, remove and cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an estimate.