Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.

2. 2

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

3. 3

   Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

5. 5

   Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.