Golden Focaccia
"Welcome to our August Bakealong challenge! With its roughly dimpled surface and craggy interior, focaccia has become mainstream American, even appearing in some fast-food restaurants. While Americans may be used to soft, thick focaccia, this version is closer to the classic Italian bread: a rustic, everyday loaf that's usually a bit thinner than American-style. It can be crusty and chewy, thin and crisp, or whatever style the family prefers. Baking gluten-free? Try our Gluten-Free Focaccia recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup cool water
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1/16 teaspoon (a big pinch) instant yeast or active dry yeast
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1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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all of the starter (above)
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2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast
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1/2 cup lukewarm water
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2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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dried rosemary
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coarsely ground black pepper
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coarse sea salt or kosher salt
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