Hot Honey Focaccia Bread
Golden, fluffy focaccia meets the bold flavour of Halifax Hot Honey in this irresistible homemade bread. Fresh rosemary and a touch of sweet heat create a unique twist on a bakery favourite that's perfect for sharing.
Recipe Information
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (plus proofing time)
Servings: 8–10
Difficulty: Medium
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ Medium
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (plus proofing time)
Servings: 8–10
Difficulty: Medium
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ Medium
Ingredients
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 1 ¾ cup lukewarm water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 3 tsp Salt
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Halifax Stingin’ Hot Seasoning
- 2 tsp flakey salt
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 1 ¾ cup lukewarm water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 3 tsp Salt
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Halifax Stingin’ Hot Seasoning
- 2 tsp flakey salt
Method
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for up to 5 minutes, until foamy and activated.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Step 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 4
Knead the dough until smooth and well incorporated.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and place it in a warm location. Allow the dough to rise for 2–4 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 6
Uncover the dough and gently pull and fold it over itself several times to build structure.
Step 7
Cover again and let rest for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 8
Generously oil a baking pan and transfer the dough into the pan.
Step 9
Using your fingertips or the backs of two spoons, gently stretch the dough until it fills most of the pan.
Step 10
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the dough and spread it across the surface.
Step 11
Sprinkle the Stingin' Hot Seasoning evenly over the top. Add the rosemary leaves and finish with flaky salt.
Step 12
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and crisp on top.
Step 13
For extra sweet heat, drizzle Stingin' Hot Honey over the focaccia during the final 5 minutes of baking.
Step 14
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Chef's Tip
Use your fingertips to create deep dimples across the surface of the dough before baking. These pockets help hold the olive oil, seasoning, and rosemary, creating the signature texture and flavour of classic focaccia.
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for up to 5 minutes, until foamy and activated.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Step 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 4
Knead the dough until smooth and well incorporated.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and place it in a warm location. Allow the dough to rise for 2–4 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 6
Uncover the dough and gently pull and fold it over itself several times to build structure.
Step 7
Cover again and let rest for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 8
Generously oil a baking pan and transfer the dough into the pan.
Step 9
Using your fingertips or the backs of two spoons, gently stretch the dough until it fills most of the pan.
Step 10
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the dough and spread it across the surface.
Step 11
Sprinkle the Stingin' Hot Seasoning evenly over the top. Add the rosemary leaves and finish with flaky salt.
Step 12
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and crisp on top.
Step 13
For extra sweet heat, drizzle Stingin' Hot Honey over the focaccia during the final 5 minutes of baking.
Step 14
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Chef's Tip
Use your fingertips to create deep dimples across the surface of the dough before baking. These pockets help hold the olive oil, seasoning, and rosemary, creating the signature texture and flavour of classic focaccia.