How to make Italian Focaccia Bread - Join Your Life

Updated at: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:09:50 GMT

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1. Add garlic, olive oil, salt and herbs to a small pan.

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2. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until aromatic, but before the garlic browns.

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3. Set aside.

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In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast and 3-4 tbsp of flour. Stir a few times then let it sit for 5 -10 minutes.

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Add olive oil, the flour and salt.

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Knead the dough for 5 minutes until the dough comes together, soft and less sticky.

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Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl, cover with clinging film and a clean towel and let it rise for 1 hour.

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After this time, heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.

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Use two tbsp of the olive oil and grease a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking pan.

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Transfer the dough to the baking pan, then press it down gently into the pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough then drizzle the top with the the garlic olive oil mixture. Add the tomatoes on the surface, if using, by pressing gently into the dough. Let the dough rise for 20 -30 minutes until it puffs slightly.

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Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 min. Cool baked focaccia bread on a wire rack.

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Sprinkle some more olive oil if wanted.

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