1tspfresh herbschopped , Combination of rosemary, thyme, oregano or whatever you have. Can also used dried herbs but use 1/2 tsp.
1/2`cupwarm water105-115 degrees F.
2 1/4tspdry active yeast
1/2tspsugar
1 1/4 cupsall purpose flour
1/2tspsalt
1Tbspolive oil
coarse saltfor top
fresh rosemaryfor top
Instructions
Herbed Olive Oil
Combine 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp of fresh minced herbs or 1/2 tsp dried herbs. Let sit while making bread. To be drizzled over dough before baking.
Focaccia Bread
Proof yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water - 105-115 degrees F until foamy and bubbly
In a bowl, combine flour, salt and olive oil.
Add in yeast mixture and mix to combine. Dough will be sticky.
Cover and allow dough to rise for 30 minutes
Add 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil into 9 x 7 inch sheet pan, brush to coat pan. You want a lot of oil.
Add dough and stretch to fit pan, if dough springs back, let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes for gluten to relax
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
After dough is stretched to pan, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes.
Dampen your fingers and dimple the dough.
Drizzle herbed olive oil over dimpled dough and allow it to fill in the dimples.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
After baked, remove from pan and let it cool on a baking rack, this will keep the bottom of the dough crispy.
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Notes
Focaccia Bread Topping Idea
Halved Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and fresh Basil Leaves