Simple Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for the bowl & baking dish)
• 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 ^o -120^o F)
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/4 ounces dry yeast
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• Dried Thyme
• Dried Rosemary
• Shakable Parmesan Cheese

Steps

1. Combine the water, honey and yeast; whisk together. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients.
3. Rub down a separate bowl with olive oil. Put the dough in the bowl to rise. Allow to double in size.
4. After the first rise, put into a well-oiled 9×13 baking dish.
5. Drizzle with olive oil, thyme, rosemary and parmesan cheese. Poke fingers into the dough to give impressions. Let the dough double in size again.