Focaccia

A quick-to-make version of the classic; add various fillings to flavor and bring a new twist. May favorite add in is julienned sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Derived from a recipe from King Arthur Flour.

Makes 1 loaf in a 9x13 pan; but you can also make two round loaves using 9" cake pans if you increase the incredients by 10%.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 35g Olive oil
  • 340g Warm water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 418g All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a bowl and beat at high speed for 1 minute.
  2. Grease 9" x 13" pan with oil
  3. Scoop batter into greased pan
  4. Prove for one hour
  5. Preheat oven to 375F
  6. Oil fingers, poke dough all over
  7. Sprinkle herbs on top
  8. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes
  9. Let rest at least 5 minutes before turning out to completely cool