Focaccia

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup warm water (110°F)

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

3 1/2 cup flour

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup olive oil for baking

Pinch flaked salt (optional)

Toppings: rosemary, garlic, sundried tomatoes (optional)

Procedure

1. In a bowl of a stand mixer combine water and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes or until dissolved and foamy.
2. Add flour, oil, salt, and sugar and mix using a dough hook on low speed for 10 minutes.
3. Divide dough in half, roll out to about 1/2 inch thick round. Transfer to a well oiled 9″ cake pan. Let it rise covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F
5. Using your fingertips make indentations all over the dough and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Top with your favourite toppings and sprinkle with flaked salt.
7. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

• Soaking the toppings; fresh herbs and sundried tomatoes, for at least an hour before placing them on the focaccia before bake will help prevent burning of your toppings.
• This is best eaten fresh out of the oven when it’s still warm or you can slice it lengthwise to use it as a sandwich bread.
• You can also use this dough to make deep dish pizza! Once proofed just top it with all of your favourite pizza toppings and there you have it. You will never want to order delivery again!