Golden Herb-Infused Focaccia

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp flaky sea salt
• Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, olives, thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.

2. Add warm water and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

3. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

4. Stretch and fold the dough in the bowl 4 times, rotating the bowl each time. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

5. Generously oil a 9×13 inch baking pan.

6. Transfer dough to the pan and gently stretch to fit.

7. Cover and let rise for another hour until puffy.

8. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

9. Using your fingertips, dimple the entire surface of the dough.

10. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, and sea salt. Add any additional toppings if desired.

11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

12. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Tear into this aromatic, herb-infused focaccia and let its pillowy softness and crispy edges transport you to a sun-drenched Italian piazza. With its perfect balance of olive oil, herbs, and sea salt, this focaccia isn’t just bread – it’s a sensory journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, sandwich base, or alongside your favorite pasta dish, it’s sure to bring a touch of Italian warmth and conviviality to your table. Buon appetito!