Foccacia

Name: Foccacia
Ingredients: 4-1/2 teaspoons Yeast; 2 cups Warm Water, divided; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 5-1/2 cups Unbleached White Flour; 2 teaspoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, Chopped (or 3 Tablespoons Fresh Sage, Or 3 Tablespoons Mixed Chopped Herbs); 1/2 cups Pine Nuts, Chopped (optional)

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Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons Yeast
2 cups Warm Water, divided
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5-1/2 cups Unbleached White Flour
2 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, Chopped (or 3 Tablespoons Fresh Sage, Or 3 Tablespoons Mixed Chopped Herbs)
1/2 cups Pine Nuts, Chopped (optional)

Directions

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["Combine yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, and the sugar in a large bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes.", "Add the olive oil and remaining warm water.", "Add the flour, salt and herbs. Knead vigorously for five to ten minutes. Add a little more flour if necessary to keep it from sticking. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turn to coat the surface. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours.", "Preheat oven to 450 degrees and lightly oil with olive oil two 9x13\" baking dishes or one large jelly roll pan (for thicker sandwich foccacia). Press dough into pan(s). Let rise for 30 minutes. Dimple the dough with your fingertips