Focaccia!

Directions

1. 1
   Use a small amount of olive oil to grease the inside of a round 9-inch pan.
2. 2
   Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Beat at high speed for about one minute, with a stand mixer or electric mixer.
3. 3
   Scoop the sticky batter into the prepared pan, cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for one hour at room temperature. It will become puffy!
4. 4
   While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
5. 5
   When the dough is finished rising, lightly poke the top of the dough all over. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the dough with olive oil, gently push in the sliced olives, sprinkle with herbs and shredded cheese.
6. 6
   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown. During this time, your house will smell like Italy. No joke!
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for five minutes before you remove from the baking pan. Cool on a wire rack.
8. 8
   I recommend serving this warm!