Plain Foccaccia

Ingredients

540ml water 28g fresh yeast 900g flour (Italian bread or pizza flour with a milling grade of 00) 18g salt 120ml extra virgin olive oil, plus 20ml for brushing

Method

Warm half water to body temperature and dissolve yeast using a fork. Place in a mixer bowl and add flour and salt. Mix on low using dough hook and graddually add remaining water, then oil. Once dough has come together a little increase speed a little and keep mixing for 5 minutes. Turn out dough on oiled bench and knead for another 5 minutes. Return dough to bowl and cover and let prove until double in size. Line two baking trays or roll trays (32 x 44 x 2.5 cm) with baking paper. Divide dough in two and stretch to fit each tray. Let prove for another 45-60 minutes. Dimple sufaces with fingertips, brush with oil and sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake at 210C for 15-20 minutes until golden.