Easy Focaccia Bread

Easy Focaccia Bread

3 c. flour

1 2/3 c. warm water

2 T sugar

1 1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. yeast

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together until flour is just moistened.  Cover tightly and let sit out at room temperature for 12-24 hours (I found closer to 12 hours works the best).  Resist the temptation to stir and just carefully pour out dough on to a greased cookie sheet.  Drizzle about 1T olive or other oil over the dough and spread dough out with rubber spatula to 3/4 inch thickness.  Let rise for 15-20 min.  Add simple herbs like rosemary or sage and sprinkle with coarse salt.  My family likes McCormick's Perfect Pinch Garlic & Herb seasoning the best.

Bake @ 450 degrees for 20-25 min.

You can add black or green olives or even thin sliced tomatoes with coarse salt.  Pepperoni can be degreased before putting it on the pizza.  Lay the slices between two paper towels in the microwave for 30 seconds on high.  Most of the grease will soak into the paper towels and not into the pizza.