Easy Garlic Focacci

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 tsp crushed powder
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
• 1/4 tsp honey
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method:

1. In a cold skillet combine olive oil, garlic and crushed pepper.
2. Place the pan over  a low heat and cook for 5 to 10 minutes before the garlic turns brown.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl combine warm water, yeast and honey. Stir and let it sit for 5 minutes.
5. Add 1 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of the oil mixture into it. 
6. Stir until the flour has moistened. Leave it to sit for another 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the remaining flour and salt into it.
8. When the dough comes together, move into a floured surface and knead until smooth.
9. Transfer the dough into large oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and let rise for 2 hours.
10. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 200°C.
11. Use a little remaining oil to pour on the baking sheet.
12. Then the dough to the baking sheet , press it down into the pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough. Then drizzle the top with the remaining garlic oil mixture.
13. Let the dough rise for 20 minutes until it puffs slightly.
14. Bake until golden brown for 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. 
15. Cool baked focaccia bread on a wire rack.

Enjoy Baking

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• Recipe Source:  https://www.inspiredtaste.net/