Lexie's Focaccia Bread with Herbs

 My cute Lexie made this super yummy focaccia to go with her Tomato-Basil Soup. What a fantastic combination! The bread is moist and packed with flavor. So wonderful! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 cup warm water

-1 1/8 tsp instant yeast

-1/2 tsp sugar

-2 cups flour

-1 tsp salt

-2-3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-1/2 tsp dried rosemary

-1/2 tsp dried parsley leaves

-1/4 tsp dried thyme

Directions:

Mix together the water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for a minute.

Mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and combine until smooth. 

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Pour about 1.5 Tbs oil in round 8-inch glass cake pan and spread evenly. Place the dough on top and smooth it out. 

Cover and let it rise on the counter for 2 hours or until the dough fills the pan (might take an extra 30-60 minutes, depending on how warm your kitchen is).

Preheat the oven to 425 F.

Using your fingers, poke shallow holes in the dough. Drizzle some extra olive oil on top (1/2-1 Tbs).

Sprinkle the herbs evenly on top. 

Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Enjoy!