Fresh Focaccia Skillet Loaf

From in season magazine issue 10 vol 3

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 210 C. Mix water, honey, oil and yeast in a bowl and set aside for 5 minutes, until yeast starts to foam. Add flour and stir to combine. Remove dough from bowl and knead on a clean, floured surface for about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 2

Great bowl with oil and place dough inside, turning once to coat. Cover bowl tightly with cling film and leave in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.

Step 3

Grease a medium cast-iron skillet and gently place dough in skillet. Poke dough in a few places about half the depth of the dough. Brush with a little olive oil, sprinkle with herbs and seat salt and bake for 30 - 5 minutes, until golden.

Step 4

Remove loaf from oven and drizzle a little olive oil. Place on a cooling rack and alow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.