Focaccia
An Italian-style bread that’s faster and easier than most breads. Recipe credit given to a generous friend who shared his bread techniques.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix grated garlic and herbs with olive oil; let rest 24 hours to infuse.
- In a bowl, combine lukewarm water and yeast; stir. Add flour and mix well.
- Add the infused olive oil and salt; mix for 5-7 minutes until a uniform dough forms.
- Transfer to a work surface and knead until smooth. Rest covered for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Knead again and rest for another 15 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a baking sheet, shape by hand into a rectangle. Dimple the surface with your fingers and fill the dimples with rosemary (and optional toppings: parmesan, dried tomato, dried basil).
- Brush the top generously with olive oil; sprinkle with extra salt if desired.
- Let rise until doubled in size.
- Bake in a preheated 420°F (215°C) oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.


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