How to Make Focaccia Bread

You may be asking yourself "What's the difference between Pizza and Focaccia Bread?". The primary differences seem to be in the thickness of the dough and the toppings used. Focaccia Bread is a really thick flat bread covered in olive oil and herbs. Focaccia is usually cut into pieces and dipped in balsamic vinegar and olive oil, or used for making sandwiches. Here's a great recipe for homemade Focaccia bread that you will love.

3 cups All Purpose Flour Oven 400 degrees
1 pkg instant yeast (.25 oz.)
2 tsp salt
1/3 cup sugar
8 oz. milk, warmed to 110 degrees
4 oz. water, warmed to 110 degrees
Herbs and/or Spices of choice (Italian seasoning, Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Rosemary, Basil, Thyme)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add warmed liquids all at once to the dry mixture. Stir until well mixed, incorporating all the dry ingredients. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and set aside for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the dough to rise. Empty dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Knead by hand 6-8 times, it may be necessary to add additional flour to the surface to keep dough from sticking. Shape dough into a circle 10 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place dough onto prepared pan. Using your finger (coated with oil to prevent sticking) dimple the bread surface in a few spots (this allows the olive oil to soak into bread). Cover bread with clean towel and allow to rise a second time for about 20 minutes. Drizzle top of bread with Extra Virgin Olive oil, sprinkle on your herbs. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, depending on bread thickness.

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