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Wolfgang Puck's Focaccia Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 400°F Brush a 12 by 18-inch baking tray with olive oil.
Step #2 Set aside.
Step #3 Using the mixer bowl, mix the yeast, 4 oz of water & honey.
Step #4 Stir together until yeast dissolves into the water.
Step #5 Add 2 oz of flour & mix to make a sponge.
Step #6 Let rise until double.
Step #7 Gradually add the remaining flour, water, olive oil, & salt.
Step #8 Using the dough hook attachment, mix over medium speed to make a soft dough.
Step #9 Beat for 3 mins.
Step #10 Turn off machine, scrape sides of bowl & allow dough to relax for 10 mins.
Step #11 Turn on mixer & continue to mix the dough for another 5 mins at medium speed.
Step #12 The dough will become velvety & elastic.
Step #13 Transfer dough onto prepared baking tray.
Step #14 Stretch the dough to fill the tray.
Step #15 Cover up with plastic wrap & allow to rise at about room temp for 20 mins.
Step #16 Uncover the dough & stretch to cover the entire baking tray.
Step #17 Brush with olive oil & dimple with fingertips.
Step #18 Sprinkle top with kosher salt, pepper, & thyme.
Step #19 Proof for 15 mins.
Step #20 Bake for 10 mins, turn around & bake another 6 to 8 mins.
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