~focaccia bread recipe~

~focaccia bread recipe~

yield = 1 sheet tray

Sponge
1 1/2 oz. dry yeast
1 1/2 cup 80 degree water
2 Tbls. sugar
1 lb. bread flour

Straight mix, put into oiled bowl, cover and let rise and then punch down

Dough
4 cup 80 degree water
6 oz. sugar
2 Tbls. salt
3 1/2 lb. bread flour

dissolve sugar, salt and water. then add flour. mix for 2 minutes
add the sponge and mix with dough hook for 4-6 minutes
roll out dough
place on greased sheet pan and let rise for 1/2 hour
press the top of the dough with your fingertips,
pour 1/2 cup olive oil over the bread and season
with kosher salt, cracked pepper, finely chopped rosemary and minced garlic.
bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.