Directions
- 1Crumble brewer's yeast (or dry yeast) into 1 ⅔ cup (400 milliliters) of water.
- 2Add 1 tsp of sugar and mix until the yeast is dissolved.
- 3In a bowl, mix 4 cups (500 grams) of bread flour with the water and yeast mixture.
- 4Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tsp of salt. Mix to incorporate.
- 5Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 6Soak your hand in clean water and stretch and fold the 4 sides of the dough into the center. Repeat this process, lifting the dough and slapping it into the bowl a couple of times. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 7Grease a baking pan generously with olive oil.
- 8Transfer the dough into the tray and spread it out. Don't worry if it doesn't cover the entire tray.
- 9Drizzle more olive oil on top and massage it into the dough. Cover with another tray and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 10Dimple the focaccia with your fingers until you feel the tray.
- 11Sprinkle a little water on top and then sprinkle some coarse salt.
- 12Bake at 440°F (230°C) for 20 minutes.
- 13Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1.67 cups water
- 4 tsp brewer's yeast
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
Equipment
baking panwooden spoonbowlplastic wrapwire rackknife
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