Focaccia (Fugassa)

Focaccia Ingredients

1 tbsp instant dried yeast1 tsp sugar1 cup warm water (not hot)2 & 1/2 cup strong bread or AP flour3/4 tsp flaky sea salt (plus more to sprinkle before baking)1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra to grease mixing bowl & baking tray plus drizzling on top before baking)1 tsp dried rosemary (finely chopped)1 tsp dried thyme (finely chopped)1 tsp garlic powder1/8 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)

Suggested Toppings

olivesbell pepperscheese (cubed or grated)tomatoes (fresh or sundried)

Steps

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add yeast, sugar & warm water, set aside for 15 mins.Add the rest of the ingredients, mix using dough attachment for 8 mins or until dough does not stick to the sides of the bowl (add flour or water, tsp by tsp, if needed)Move dough to one side, lightly grease bowl, cover & rest dough for 30 mins until it doubles in size (longer time needed during colder winter months)Punch lightly to deflate, tip dough onto greased baking tray, stretch to fill, press fingers into dough to make dimples.Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt & add additional toppings (if desired) before baking in a 200 degree C oven for 25-30 mins or until golden brown.