Italian Focaccia Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) of instant yeast or active dry yeast
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4 cups (500g) of bread or regular 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) of warm water
→ Topping
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Sprinkle coarse sea salt
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Drizzle with some extra olive oil
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A couple of tablespoons of fresh rosemary
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, stir together the yeast, salt, and flour. Pour in the olive oil and warm water, mix until it’s rough, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
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Oil a bowl, pop the dough in, and cover the top with plastic wrap. Leave it for 1-2 hours until it’s risen to twice its size.
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Grease a baking tray, stretch out the dough to fit, then press all over with your fingers to make little dimples.
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Cover it again and let it sit for another 30 minutes.
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Set your oven to 425°F. Drizzle olive oil over the dough, scatter on rosemary and sea salt, and bake for 20-25 minutes till it’s golden brown.
# Notes:
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For great results, let the dough sit somewhere warm while it rises.
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A good-quality olive oil really makes the flavors shine.