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Amazing 1 Bowl Italian Herb Focaccia Bread

Italian Herb Focaccia Bread (One Bowl)
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Make this incredibly fluffy Italian Herb Focaccia Bread using a simple one-bowl method. You get all the great rosemary and thyme flavor without extra cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the yeast and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
  2. Add the flour, fine sea salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, and thyme to the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix everything by hand until just combined. The dough will be very sticky and shaggy. Do not overmix.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Generously oil a 9×13 inch baking pan. Gently scrape the dough into the pan.
  6. Pour a little extra olive oil over the top of the dough. Use oiled fingers to gently stretch and press the dough to fill the pan. It may resist; let it rest for 10 minutes, then stretch again until it fills the pan.
  7. Cover the pan again and let the dough proof for another 30 to 45 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second proof.
  9. Once the oven is hot, use your fingers to create deep dimples all over the surface of the dough.
  10. Drizzle a final amount of olive oil over the top and sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is deeply golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
  12. Remove from the pan immediately and cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Warm water temperature is key for activating the yeast. Check it is not too hot.
  • This dough is meant to be very wet; resist the urge to add more flour.
  • For best flavor, let the dough rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight after the first rise.

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