Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for the bowl & baking dish)

  • 2 1/2 cup warm water (110-120 degrees F)

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 1/4 oz dry yeast

  • 5 cups all purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic

  • Dried Thyme

  • Dried Rosemary

  • Shakeable Parmesan Cheese

  • Flaked sea salt (if desired) Directions

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, honey & yeast and whisk. Let sit for 10 minutes

  2. Add all the remaining ingredients

  3. Rub down a separate bowl with olive oil. Put the dough in the bowl to rise. Allow to double in size.

  4. After the first rise, put into a well-oiled baking dish 9x13

  5. Drizzle with olive oil, thyme, rosemary and parmesan cheese. Poke fingers into the dough to give impressions. Let the dough double in size again

  6. Bake at 450°F for 20-30 minutes until golden-brown or the internal temperature reaches 190 degrees F.