A foolproof recipe for making delicious Focaccia Bread. The dough is mixed and allowed to rise, then greased and baked to perfection with olive oil and optional rosemary for flavor.
1: Combine all purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
2: Add lukewarm water and mix until a sticky dough ball forms.
3: Coat the dough with olive oil and cover it.
4: Let it rest for at least 4 hours on the counter or refrigerate for 12 hours up to 3 days.
5: Grease a 9x13 pan with butter and pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom.
6: Deflate the dough and form it into a rough ball.
7: Roll the dough in the oil and let it sit for 2 to 4 hours in the 9x13 pan.
8: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
9: If using, sprinkle rosemary on the dough and drizzle with more olive oil.
10: Stretch and dimple the dough to fill the pan.
11: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
12: Bake for 25-30 minutes.
13: Remove from the pan and let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
