Gluten-Free Focaccia with Rosemary
Golden, olive oil-rich focaccia with dimpled tops, fresh rosemary, and flaky sea salt. Crispy edges, pillowy center — just like the Italian original.
40 min
Total Time
12
Servings
easy
Difficulty
15 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white rice flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, psyllium husk powder, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- 2
Add the warm water and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- 3
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a 9x13 inch baking pan or quarter sheet pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- 4
Transfer the dough to the oiled pan. With oiled hands, press and spread the dough evenly to fill the pan.
- 5
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) during the last 15 minutes of rising.
- 7
With oiled fingers, press deep dimples all over the surface of the dough. Scatter the fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt over the top.
- 8
Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown on top and the edges are crispy.
- 9
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Tips & Notes
- •Avoid 1-to-1 blends for this recipe. A custom mix of rice flour + tapioca starch + potato starch gives a better open crumb.
- •Don't be shy with the olive oil — it's what makes focaccia special. The pool of oil in the pan creates those irresistible crispy edges.
- •Deep dimples are essential — press all the way down to the pan to create pockets that hold oil and toppings.
- •For an extra-flavorful focaccia, let the dough rise in the fridge overnight. The slow fermentation adds complexity.
Recipe Variations
- →Cherry Tomato Focaccia: Press halved cherry tomatoes into the dimples before baking.
- →Garlic Focaccia: Scatter thin slices of garlic over the top along with the rosemary.
- →Onion Focaccia: Top with thinly sliced red onions and a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
150
Calories
2g
Protein
22g
Carbs
7g
Fat
1g
Fiber