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Focaccia

This homemade focaccia is truly what gluten dreams are made of! This fluffy yet crispy bread is surprisingly pretty easy to make and it's absolutely delicious on it's own or even to make a sandwich with. The olive oil and herbs in this recipe pack so much flavor - you are truly in for a treat with this Italian bread!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time12 hours
Yields12 slices
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Servings12 slices

Ingredients

DOUGH

  • 4 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 1/3 cup water, lukewarm
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, for bowl to rest

CHILI OIL

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 to 7 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • sprinkle of sea salt

OTHER

  • flakey sea salt
  • grated parmesan

Instructions 

  1. To a large mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl, add water, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Whisk together well.
  2. Add the all purpose flour to the bowl and bring together until a soft and elastic dough forms.
  3. To another bowl, add olive oil to grease it really generously.
  4. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover tightly with Saran Wrap, and place in the fridge to rest overnight or 24 hours for best results.
  5. To a small pan over medium heat, add the red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, and salt. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Transfer to a jar or small bowl and allow it to meld all together overnight while the dough rests as well. The more it sits together, the more strong the flavor.
  7. The next morning, take out the dough and deflate it completely with a rubber spatula to shape into a ball.
  8. Grease a 9x13 pan with half of the infused oil, about 2 tablespoons.
  9. Transfer the dough to the greased pan. Now let the dough rest for 2 to up to 4 hours until it comes to room temperature.
  10. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  11. Add the rest of the infused oil on top. Using your fingers coated in oil as well, make dimples in the dough all across. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
  12. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and crispy along the top and edges.
  13. Take out of the oven, allow it to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes and then slice into squares.
  14. Garnish with parmesan on top and enjoy warm!

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