Focaccia

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine warm water, yeast, and white sugar in a bowl and mix.
  2. 2Cover the mixture and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes for the yeast to activate.
  3. 3Add plain flour and two heaped teaspoons of flaky salt to the mixture and mix well for about a minute until it forms a sticky ball.
  4. 4Drizzle a little olive oil on the sides of the dough to prevent sticking.
  5. 5Let the dough rise for about an hour.
  6. 6Fold the dough on top of itself to retain air.
  7. 7Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. 8Oil a pan or line it with baking paper.
  9. 9Place the dough in the pan and cover it to rise for a little bit longer.
  10. 10Mince a whole bulb of garlic for the toppings.
  11. 11Drizzle olive oil on top of the dough and dimple it in with your fingers.
  12. 12Sprinkle a good amount of rosemary, minced garlic, and flaky salt over the dough.
  13. 13Lightly dimple the toppings into the dough to incorporate the garlic into the bread.
  14. 14Bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes, or until golden.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 4 cups plain flour
  • 2 heaped teaspoons flaky salt
  • a little bit olive oil
  • 1 whole garlic bulb
  • good amount rosemary
  • good amount flaky salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use baking paper in the pan for better results.
  • Fold the dough on top of itself to keep air in for a nice texture.
  • Dimple the toppings into the dough to get the garlic into the bread.