Focaccia Dough

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water -- divided
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 to 3 cups bread flour
• 1 Tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine yeast with 1/4 cup warm water. Proof until foamy. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining water, olive oil and salt. Place flour in a food processor. Add the proofed yeast and as it is being processed, slowly add the olive oil mixture. Remove dough and shape into ball. Allow dough to rise in a greased, covered bowl for 45 minutes.

Punch down dough and knead in oregano, basil, tarragon and parmesan cheese. Form into a ball and let rise until double in size.

Divide dough in half and with your fingers start shaping into a circle. Dimple it with your fingers.