Focaccia Recipe

By Recipes by Carina · 150 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Mix the dry yeast and warm water in a small bowl and leave for 10–15 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and olive oil. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir until combined.
3. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until soft, smooth and elastic, adding a little water or flour if too dry or sticky.
4. Shape into a ball or place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave somewhere warm until doubled in size.
5. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil onto a rimmed baking sheet about 30–35 cm long and 20–25 cm wide. Press the dough into an even layer with your fingertips. Cover and leave to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled.
6. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Press dimples all over the risen dough, pour over 3 tablespoons olive oil, add the rosemary sprig and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove from the tray straight away and cool on a wire rack.

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