Blitz Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C (12 ounces) warm water
• 3 Tbsp (1 1/4 ounces) olive oil (plus additional for drizzling)
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 C (14 ¾ ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 3 tsp dried herbs (I used Italian Seasoning)
• dried herbs for sprinkling

Instructions

• Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan, and drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil in the bottom.
• Combine all of the ingredients, except the dried herbs for sprinkling, and beat at high speed with an electric mixer for 60 seconds.
• Scoop the sticky batter into the prepared pan, cover the pan, and let it rise at room temperature for 60 minutes, till it is puffy.
• While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Gently poke the dough all over with your index finger.
• Drizzle it lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with the dried herbs of your choice, if desired.
• Bake the bread till it’s golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove it from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then turn it out of the pan onto a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• To make cheese-stuffed bread: Add 1 cup crumbled feta cheese to the dough after it's been kneaded for 60 seconds