Focaccia Bread
Directions
- 1Crumble brewer's yeast (or dry yeast) into 1 ⅔ cup (400 milliliters) of water.
- 2Add 1 tsp of sugar and mix until yeast is dissolved.
- 3In a bowl, add 4 cups (500 grams) of bread flour.
- 4Pour the water and yeast mixture into the flour and mix.
- 5Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tsp of salt. Mix to incorporate.
- 6Clean the spoon and bowl sides. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 7Soak your hands in clean water. Grab the four sides of the dough, fold them to the center, and slap it into the bowl a couple of times.
- 8Cover and let rest for another 30 minutes.
- 9Repeat the stretching and folding process one more time.
- 10Grease a baking pan generously with olive oil.
- 11Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, and add more olive oil on top.
- 12Spread the dough in the baking pan. Cover with another tray and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 13Drizzle more olive oil on top.
- 14Dimple the focaccia with your fingers dipped in water until you feel the tray.
- 15Sprinkle water and coarse salt on top.
- 16Bake at 440°F (230°C) for 20 minutes.
- 17Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1.67 cup water
- 4 tsp brewer's yeast
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
Equipment
baking panwooden spoonbowlmeasuring spoonsmeasuring cupplastic wrapwire rackknife
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