Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 400 ml Warm water
• 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast
• 2 tsp Honey
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp Flaky sea salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Add the flour and kosher salt. Stir with a spatula until a sticky dough forms and no dry flour remains.

3. 3

   Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a clean bowl, transfer the dough to it, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Transfer the dough to the pan and gently stretch it toward the corners.

5. 5

   Cover and let the dough rise again for 45 minutes until bubbly and puffed.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Use your fingers to dimple the dough deeply all over.

7. 7

   Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt.

8. 8

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the bottom is crisp.

9. 9

   Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.