This recipe delivers a fluffy and delicious focaccia bread, described as easy to make and foolproof. It's a requested recipe shared by the user, originally inspired by Love & Lemons.
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together the water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and stir again. Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
2. Add the flour and salt and mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 5 minutes. A very elastic, sticky dough should form and begin grabbing the sides of the bowl.
3. Brush a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl. Use your fingers to lightly brush any oil that’s pooling at the edges of the dough over its surface. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and set aside until the dough has doubled in size, 1 to 1½ hours.
4. Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Uncover the dough and rub your hands with olive oil. As best you can, slide your hand under one edge of the dough and fold it into itself. Continue working your way around the edge of the bowl, folding the dough into itself, until you have a rough ball that you can lift from the bowl.
5. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and turn to coat in the oil. Press the dough to the pan’s edges. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or towel and set aside to rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes. 30 minutes into this rise, preheat the oven to 425°F.
6. Remove the towel and drizzle over more olive oil. Made indentations all over the dough with your fingers pressing down into the pan. Sprinkle with salt and rosemary. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!!!
