Focaccia

315 g plain flour
1 7g sachet dried instant yeast
175 ml warm water
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary; chopped
2 cloves garlic; chopped

Yield: 4 servings

Pre-heat oven to 230 C / 450 F / Gas 8. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place the flour and instant yeast in a bowl, mix in warm water and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Knead for 10-15 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Briefly knead the dough again, pat into a round shape at least 1.5 cm thick and place on the baking sheet. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for a further 30-40 minutes.

Make dimples on the top. Brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle on rosemary. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with garlic and drizzle with remaining oil. Bake for 5 minutes more.

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