Best Ever Focaccia

Submitted by Demelza

"We used to go to a restaurant here that has closed down. They made the best focaccia I have ever tasted. It was light and fluffy, not at all like a pizza crust. This is my take on it. I use my Kitchen Aid mixer when making this, I am sure a breadmaker on the dough cycle would work as well. Feel free to use different herbs. I will sprinkle parmesan cheese on top some days. Italian seasoning also works well. Serve chunks of this focaccia with a good quality olive oil & balsamic vinegar to dip it in. There was a bit of a glitch in the system when I was posting this recipe - it posted 4 times! I hope you find your way back here to let me know what you think of this focaccia."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 29mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• Toppings

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• dried thyme
• dried oregano
• dried basil
• coarse salt

directions

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Beat for 2 minutes, dough will form a ball.
3. Place dough on a floured surface, dust top with flour (the dough will be very soft & sticky, the dusting of flour will help you handle it).
4. Pat & stretch dough into 8" square.
5. Place in parchment lined 9 x 9 baking dish.
6. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle desired herbs on dough.
7. Cover with plastic wrap & let rise for 1 hour.
8. Bake at 400° for about 25 minutes.
9. Remove from pan & cool on wire rack.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature with oil & vinegar to dip.