Small Batch Focaccia

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Combine 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp of fresh minced herbs or 1/2 tsp dried herbs. Let sit while making bread

Step 3

Proof yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water - 105-115 degrees F until foamy and bubbly

Step 4

In a bowl, combine flour, salt and olive oil.

Step 5

Add in yeast mixture and mix to combine. Dough will be sticky.

Step 6

Cover and allow dough to rise for 30 minutes

Step 7

Add 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil into 9 x 7 inch sheet pan, brush to coat pan. You want a lot of oil.

Step 8

Add dough and stretch to fit pan, if dough springs back, let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes for gluten to relax

Step 9

After dough is stretched to pan, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes.

Step 10

Dampen your fingers and dimple the dough.

Step 11

Drizzle herbed olive oil over dimpled dough and allow it to fill in the dimples.

Step 12

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 13

After baked, remove from pan and let it cool on a baking rack, this will keep the bottom of the dough crispy.