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Focaccia Bread

makes 1 pizza-sized loaf

In a mixing bowl, whisk together until dissolved:

• 1 Tbsp. white sugar
• 1 package (about 2 tsp.) instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water

Then add, mixing with wooden spoon:

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or half white /half whole-wheat flour)
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• pinch salt
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

Mix in with spoon and your hands to form a ball:

• another 1 cup to 1-1/2 cup more flour to make a nice dough

Knead 1 minute. 

Grease cookie sheet with a little olive oil. Sprinkle pan with 1 Tbsp cornmeal. Flatten dough on cookie sheet until 1 inch thick, and cover with clean damp dish towel. Let rise in a warm place for 15 mins. while oven preheats to 375 F. 

Use your fingers to poke holes down into the risen dough.

Drizzle the top with 2 Tbsp olive oil.

Top with:

sea salt
herbs de provence (rosemary, marjoram and oregano)
basil
garlic powder

Bake for 15 mins or until it turns golden brown. Slice and serve with a dip of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.