Simple Herb Focaccia

We invited some friends over for dinner last minute, and I whipped up a simple pasta dish. This focaccia bread complemented the meal perfectly! It was also incredibly simple to put together.

You will need:

• 3/4 c warm water
• 2 1/4 t (1 packet) yeast
• 4 T olive oil, divided
• 2 t salt
• 1 3/4 c flour (plus up to 1/4 c additional as needed)
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t dried basil
• 1/2 t dried minced onion
• 1/4 t garlic powder

Then you will…

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the water and yeast and stir to mix. Allow to rest and bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Mix in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the salt, and the flour.
3. On a lightly floured counter, knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Spread the dough in the pan and allow to rise for an hour, covered with oiled plastic wrap or a damp towel.
6. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
7. Remove the covering from the dough.
8. Press dough with fingertips to create small indentations across the top surface.
9. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
10. Sprinkle with the oregano, basil, minced onion and garlic powder.
11. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
12. Allow to cool 5 minutes and then remove from the pan.
13. Cool on a wire rack at least another 5 minutes.