Golden focaccia with rosemary sprigs and flaky sea salt, featuring a soft, pillowy texture for celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105°F)
03 - 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
→ Topping
06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary sprigs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix bread flour and fine sea salt.
02 - Dissolve instant dry yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
03 - Pour yeast mixture and olive oil into flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
06 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Punch down dough and stretch onto prepared baking sheet into a 12 by 8 inch rectangle.
08 - Dimple dough surface with fingertips, drizzle with olive oil, then scatter rosemary sprigs and flaky sea salt evenly on top.
09 - Cover loosely and let dough rise for 30 minutes.
10 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until deep golden brown and crisp on top.
11 - Allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
