Focaccia

Basic italian foccacia. Delicious and simple. Prep time includes rising time.

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

Using a wooden spoon , stir to mix well.

Add the 3 tbs olive oil.

While stirring , add the warm water until all of the flour absorbs and a dough forms.

You may need more or less of the water.

No biggie.

Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a floured work surface.

Knead until soft and elastic , not sticky.

Probably 10 min or so.

Place dough in a lightly oiled and warmed bowl , turning several times to coat it with oil.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place till doubles , around 45-75 minutes.

Position rack on lower part of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.

Brush a 10x15 baking pan with olive oil and set aside.

Punch down dough and transfer to foured surface.

Knead a few times and let rise for 5 minutes.

With palms form into a rectangle about 4x8 inches.

Transfer into pan.

Stretch and pat the dought to fit pan completely end evenly.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise about 1 inch.

Using finger.

unbleached flour, fast rising yeast, salt, extra virgin olive oil, warm water, sea salt