Foccacia with Thyme and Rosemary

12 ounces water (cold tap)
.6 ounces yeast (instant active)
6 ounces olive oil
1 ounce sugar
1 pound 4.6 ounces all-purpose flour
.6 ounces salt
1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh, minced)
1 tablespoon thyme (fresh, minced)

Directions

  1. Scale all ingredients. Starting from the top of the list add all ingredients into mixing bowl.
  2. Using bread hook, mix on lowest speed for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, check the dough for consistency and adjust if needed.
  3. Continue mixing on second speed for 4-6 minutes (dough will be sticky and slightly loose)
  4. Check dough for window, if successful remove dough from bowl and round on table.
  5. Cover and allow to double in size.
  6. Once doubled, punch down.
  7. Round dough, cover and allow to rest at least 30 minutes.
  8. Once dough has relaxed, place on lightly oiled sheet tray. Gently press dough outward to fill tray. If dough starts shrinking back, cover and rest 20 minutes and then proceed.
  9. Proof dough in a warm moist environment (80 degrees or higher) until double in size. Dough should be height of pan.
  10. Bake at 425F until golden brown (25-30 minutes)
  11. Remove bread from oven and allow to cool completely before wrapping/storing.

Joliet Cooking School