Focaccia
By
Good Housekeeping
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Whether plain, herbed or embellished with a topping, focaccia is the ideal accompaniment for an Italian meal. Fill with meats, cheeses or grilled vegetables for irresistible sandwiches.
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Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
active dried yeast,
all purpose flour,
olive oil,
salt,
sea salt,
sugar,
water,
Directions:
1. Get a clean large mixing bowl
2. Add warm water
3. Add active dried yeast
4. Add sugar
5. Stir until dissolved
6. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy
7. Add warm water
8. Add all purpose flour
9. Add olive oil
10. Add salt
11. Mix until combined
12. Turn out on lightly-floured surface
13. Knead for approx 7 minutes until elastic
14. Get a clean large mixing bowl
15. Grease with olive oil
16. Transfer dough to large mixing bowl
17. Cover with plastic wrap
18. Let rest dough for 1 hour until doubled
19. Grease with olive oil lightly
20. Punch down dough
21. Flatten dough onto jelly roll pan
22. Cover with plastic wrap
23. Let rest for 45 minutes until doubled
24. Press an indentation
25. Drizzle with olive oil
26. Sprinkle with sea salt
27. Cover with plastic wrap
28. Let rest for 45 minutes until doubled
29. Pre-heat
30. Bake for 18 minutes on low rack until light golden