Garlic and Herb Focaccia Bread

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This delightful focaccia bread flavored with garlic and herbs certainly elevates your dining experience! It perfectly complements any dish including soups, stews, salads, enriching them with its aromatic blend. Your palate will experience an invigorating blend of fresh herbs and the great taste of garlic—it also comes with an easy-to-follow recipe, so you can effortlessly prepare it for a relaxing evening at home or as a showstopper side dish at dinner parties. The fantastic taste and fulfilling texture of this bread will leave you smitten after just one taste – it’s truly a bread lover’s dream!

Ingredients:

3 cups of all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon of instant yeast
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 cup of warm water
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, finely chopped
Coarse sea salt, for topping

Instructions:

Mix the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Add the olive oil and warm water to the bowl and stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and stretch the dough out to fit the sheet.
Use your fingers to poke holes all over the surface of the dough.
Mix the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
Spread the garlic and herb mixture over the top of the dough, making sure to get it into the holes.
Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top of the dough.
Bake the focaccia in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until it’s golden brown and cooked.
Remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.