Classic Italian Focaccia Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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4 cups (500g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
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2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast or instant yeast
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2 teaspoons (10g) salt
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1 ¾ cups (415ml) warm water
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¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
→ Topping
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2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
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Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
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Extra olive oil for drizzling
# Instructions:
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Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm water and olive oil, mix until shaggy, then knead 10 minutes until smooth.
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Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
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Stretch dough onto greased baking sheet. Create dimples all over with your fingertips.
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Cover and let rise another 30 minutes.
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Heat oven to 425°F. Drizzle dough with oil, sprinkle with salt and rosemary. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden.
# Notes:
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Let the dough rise in a warm spot for best results
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Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor