Italian Focaccia Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast
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4 cups (500g) all-purpose or bread flour
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2 teaspoons (10g) of salt
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¼ cup (60ml) good-quality olive oil
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1 ¾ cups (415ml) warm water
→ Topping
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A generous sprinkle of coarse sea salt
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A drizzle of extra olive oil
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2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary
# Instructions:
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Stir together yeast, salt, and flour in a big mixing bowl. Pour in olive oil and warm water, mix roughly. Knead for about 10 minutes until it feels smooth.
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Put the dough in a bowl that’s been oiled. Cover it with plastic wrap and leave it for 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.
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Spread the dough out on an oiled baking sheet. Press your fingers into it to make little dents all over.
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Let it sit covered for another 30 minutes to puff up a bit more.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Drizzle olive oil over the dough, scatter rosemary and sea salt on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
# Notes:
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Choose a warm area for dough rising to get great results
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Go for quality olive oil to get the best taste