Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

5 C flour

2 tsp salt

2 C warm water

1 package yeast

3 T olive oil

Procedure

Dissolve yeast in water and let set for about 5 minutes. Whisk in the oil. Add the remaining ingredients. Knead. Put dough in an oiled bowl and let raise in warm place for about 1.5 hours. Flatten the dough onto a WELL greased (with olive oil) jelly roll pan. Poke the dough with a fork many times. Let rise for about 45 minutes. Top with whatever you want or just olive oil, Italian seasonings, and parmesan cheese.

Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.

Special Notes

I would serve this up at the cottage as a pizza with lots of toppings and cheese. It makes a very thick pizza. I also like to sprinkle the crust with sesame seeds that have been toasted.