DIY Herbed Focaccia

This delightfully dimply bread is crusty and flavorful. It is great cut into strips and served with red sauce for an appetizer or as bread for a gourmet sandwich. It is also a great accompaniment for anything from soup and salad, pasta, chicken, or even pizza.

Homemade Herbed Focaccia Recipe

• 2 1/2 cups flour (white, whole wheat, or a combination)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 pkg or 2 1/2 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp sugar or honey 

• Oil (olive or other)
• Salt
• Minced garlic (fresh or dried)
• Minced onion (fresh or dried)
• Oregano
• Basil
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Shredded mozzarella

1. In a mixing bowl combine flour and salt.
2. In a liquid measuring cup combine warm water, 1 Tbsp oil, yeast, and sugar or honey. Let sit 5-10 minutes.
3. Pour liquid into flour and salt and stir and knead until soft dough forms. Add a little flour or warm water if the consistency is to wet or dry. Let sit 10 minutes.
4. Heavily oil a cookie sheet. Sprinkle salt over the bottom.
5. After dough has begun to rise spread over cookie sheet like thick pizza crust. Make indentations with your fingertips or knuckles.
6. With a clean pastry brush, heavily paint the top of the bread with oil. Sprinkle with as much or little salt, garlic, onion, herbs, and cheese as you desire.
7. Let rise 15-30 minutes in a warm environment if you are impatient like I am. Allow to rise 12-24 hours covered and refrigerated if you want richer taste and can wait that long.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 450F for 10-20 minutes (depending on how brown and crisp you want it).