Italian Bread With Herbs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups (500g) of bread flour or plain flour

02 - 2¼ teaspoons (7g) of instant yeast or active dry yeast

03 - 2 teaspoons (10g) of table salt

04 - 1¾ cups (415ml) of lukewarm water

05 - ¼ cup (60ml) of good quality olive oil

→ Toppings

06 - Some olive oil for the top

07 - 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary

08 - Flaky sea salt

# Instructions:

01 - Combine the flour, salt and yeast in a big bowl. Pour in the warm water and olive oil, then stir until it looks rough. Knead for about 10 minutes till it feels smooth and stretchy

02 - Put your dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with cling film. Leave it somewhere warm for 1-2 hours until it gets twice as big

03 - Pour some oil on a baking tray and stretch the dough to fit. Push your fingers all over to make those little dents that focaccia is known for

04 - Cover your flattened dough and let it sit for another 30 minutes

05 - Get your oven hot at 425°F (220°C). Splash some olive oil on top, add the salt and rosemary. Bake for 20-25 minutes till it's nice and golden

# Notes:

01 - A beloved Italian bread with a crunchy outside and fluffy middle

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