Easy Focaccia

A quick, easy foccacia that doesn't use pizza bread. There are a number of good dipping oils that work well with this; my family like it with a spaghetti sauce (jar) or as a base for pizza.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons  yeast (package is 2-1/4 tsp)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water, plus
• 2  tablespoons warm water
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon rosemary (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients, beat for 5 minutes at medium speed, let rest at room temp, covered, for 1 hour.
2. Scoup the sticky dough into a lightly greased 9x13 pan.
3. Cover the pan, let the dough rise for 1 hour until it looks bubbly.
4. Bake the focaccia in an oven preheated to 400°F for 25 minutes, or until it’s golden brown.
5. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesean cheese and/ or fresh rosemary about 5 minutes before the end of the baking time.
6. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.