Best Ever Focaccia Pizza Recipe (Crispy, Chewy, & Easy!)

Looking for the best homemade focaccia pizza recipe? This easy focaccia pizza delivers a thick, airy, golden-brown crust with crispy edges and a chewy center—perfect for cheese, marinara, and all your favorite toppings. It's a foolproof sheet pan pizza that’s ideal for weeknights, parties, or meal prep.

Ingredients

• For the Focaccia Pizza Dough:
• 2⅔ cups (325 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (high protein preferred)
• 1 tsp honey or granulated sugar
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup (235 ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for the pan and topping)
• For the Pizza Topping:
• ¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
• Optional: grated Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, olives, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, or fresh basil

Directions

1. 1. Prepare the Dough
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy (skip wait if using instant yeast). Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
3. 2. Let the Dough Rise
4. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 3. Shape the Dough in the Pan
6. Drizzle 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Transfer the dough into the pan and gently stretch it to the edges. Dimple the dough with oiled fingertips. Let it rise again for 30–45 minutes at room temperature.
7. 4. Par-Bake (Optional for Crispier Crust)
8. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the dough without toppings for 10 minutes to firm up the crust and avoid sogginess.
9. 5. Add Pizza Toppings
10. Top with shredded mozzarella, spoon pizza sauce over cheese, and add any additional toppings. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt or dried oregano.
11. 6. Bake the Pizza
12. Return to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes (or 20–25 minutes if not par-baking), until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
13. 7. Cool and Serve
14. Let the focaccia pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.