Focaccia

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl combine the flour, yeast and salt.
2. 2
   Using a wooden spoon, stir to mix well.
3. 3
   Add the 3 tbs olive oil.
4. 4
   While stirring, add the warm water until all of the flour absorbs and a dough forms.
5. 5
   You may need more or less of the water.
6. 6
   No biggie.
7. 7
   Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a floured work surface.
8. 8
   Knead until soft and elastic, not sticky.
9. 9
   Probably 10 min or so.
10. 10
    Place dough in a lightly oiled and warmed bowl, turning several times to coat it with oil.
11. 11
    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place till doubles, around 45-75 minutes.
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    Position rack on lower part of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
13. 13
    Brush a 10x15 baking pan with olive oil and set aside.
14. 14
    Punch down dough and transfer to foured surface.
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    Knead a few times and let rise for 5 minutes.
16. 16
    With palms form into a rectangle about 4x8 inches.
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    Transfer into pan.
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    Stretch and pat the dought to fit pan completely end evenly.
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    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise about 1 inch (30 min or so).
20. 20
    Using fingertips, make'dimple' indentations in the dough about 2 inches apart.
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    Brush surface with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
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    Bake til golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
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    Let cool for a few minutes, cut into squares and serve warm.
24. 24
    Before baking, you can also add roasted red peppers.
25. 25
    It's absolutely delicious.