Homemade Focaccia

recipe

• Step 1
  For a focaccia for 5 people you’ll need: 5 ounces of warm water (10 ounces for 10 people, etc). Dilute ⅓ of the water in the yeast and let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Step 2
  In a large bowl, add the sugar and remaining water with the water and yeast mixture. Mix together.
• Step 3
  Add the flour and salt (½ tablespoon for 5 people, 1 tablespoon for 10 people, etc) and mix.
• Step 4
  Either using a stand mixer or your hands, mix until a ball forms.
• Step 5
  Add ½ of the olive oil and incorporate it using your fingertips for 5-10 minutes until the dough no longer sticks to your fingers. Good luck!
• Step 6
  Generously coat another bowl with olive oil and add the dough. Cover with plastic wrap or a moist dish cloth and let rest for 3 hours in a warm place. (on top of the refrigerator, for example!)
• Step 7
  After 3 hours, mix again with your hands to remove the air bubbles that have formed.
• Step 8
  Generously oil an oven safe dish (we used a 24 x 18 cm dish here) and spread the dough until it covers the base of the dish. Cover and let sit for an additional 2 hours.
• Step 9
  2 hours later, uncover the dough and make impressions using your finger tips. Evenly pour the remaining ½ of the olive oil.
• Step 10
  Add toppings of your choice! We suggest: rosemary, sage, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, etc. Don’t forget to add a pinch of sea salt.
• Step 11
  Bake 20-30 minutes at 200°C, until golden brown.
• Step 12
  Cut into small squares and serve with dip, olive oil or cheese for the perfect snack.
• Step 13
  It can also be used as sandwich bread or eaten on its own. The choices are endless!