Focaccia

by s/v Ute, courtesy of Blow Me Away

3 cups flour

4 tbsp. olive oil                  

1 packet dry yeast (or 1 tbsp)

1 cup water (hot tub temp. 105˚)

1 tbsp sugar

Add some herbs & spices: good ones are rosemary, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, sea salt and basil

Combine 1/4 cup of the hot water, yeast, and sugar.  Let sit for about 5 min. (until it foams).  Combine with flour and olive oil and the rest of the hot water.  Let sit about 20 min.  Knead in spices and other ingredients.  Spread out on a greased pan and let sit another 20 min.  Poke holes in top and bake @ 475-500˚ for 20-30 min.

Tips:  Drizzle olive oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar on top in the last 10 min. of baking.  If you want it thin & crispy, split the dough over two pans and bake at 500˚.