Homemade Focaccia

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the warm water and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Use a spoon to stir to combine. Sprinkle the yeast on top of the water and let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
2. Add the dough attachment and turn the mixer on low speed. Add the flour, about ½ cup at a time, and the olive oil and salt. Increase the speed to medium-low and continue to mix the dough until it starts to form a ball and pull away from the sides of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky and not pulling away add in an extra ¼ cup of flour.
3. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl. Coat the inside of a bowl with olive oil. Add the ball of dough to the bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with a towel and place in a warm area to rise for 40-50 minutes. You want the dough to double in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a floured surface. Roll the dough (or use your hands) to flatten the dough into a large circle about ½ inch thick. Spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and cover the dough. Let the dough continue to rise for another 15 minutes.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and transfer the dough to the baking sheet. Use your fingers to poke dents all over the dough. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.