Simple Focaccia

Baking Tuesday as well! The focaccia has come out, risen, and is ready to be devoured.. and we sure did. I made some nice sandwiches and my boyfriend happily exclaimed "this is the best thing you've made." I guess I'll have to make it again soon...


Simple Focaccia
NYT Cooking recipe
Makes 1 pan (9x13)

Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp active dry yeast
4 tbsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1 tbsp salt
1 3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
Dried herbs for garnish (optional)




Directions: 
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
2. Add warm water and stir until all the flour is incorporated and a stick dough forms. (Experct a very wet dough.)
3. Pour 2 tbsp oil into a medium bowl.
4. Transfer the dough, turn to coat, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
5. Place in refrigerator to rest for 24 hours
6. Brush inside of a 9 x 13 baking sheet with oil.
7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer to prepared pan.
8. Spread dough as much as possible, adding oil if needed to keep from sticking. (It will fill the pan once it relaxes and rises.)
9. Place the dough in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk. (Mine took about 2 1/2 hours)
10. When the dough is ready, heat the oven to 450.
11. Pat down focaccia to an even thickness (approx. 1 inch) and dimple the entire dough.
12. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil on top and sprinkle with sea salt and herbs, if using.
13. Bake until top is uniformed golden brown (about 20-25 minutes)
14. Enjoy!