Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Garlic and Herb Focaccia Recipe.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

4 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¾ cups warm water (around 110°F/43°C)

For the topping:

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe Instructions:

Prepare the dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, and salt.
Add the olive oil and warm water to the bowl.
Stir the ingredients together until they form a sticky dough.
Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

First rise:

Lightly oil a large bowl and place the kneaded dough into it, turning it around to coat it with oil.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

Shape the dough:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Transfer the risen dough to the prepared baking sheet and gently press it down to flatten it into a rectangular shape, approximately 1 inch thick.

Second rise:

Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until it puffs up slightly.

Prepare the topping:

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, and sea salt.

Add the topping:

Using your fingertips, make indentations all over the surface of the dough.
Drizzle the prepared topping mixture evenly over the dough, allowing it to settle into the indentations.

Bake the focaccia:

Place the baking sheet with the topped dough in the preheated oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the focaccia turns golden brown and the edges become crispy.

Cool and serve:

Remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
Once cooled, slice the focaccia into squares or wedges.

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