Focaccia estilo Panera Bread

Ingredientes

• 2 cups warm water
• 1 TBSP dry yeast
• 2 TBSP sugar
• 2 tsp coarse kosher salt (divided)
• 4 1/4 cups flour
• 1/3 cup olive oil (divided )

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine the water, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow to poof 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and gradually add in the flour with the mixer running on low. Knead for 5 minutes. Dough should be smooth and slightly tacky. Place into a greased bowl and lightly grease the top with 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Allow to rise 1 hour in a warm place.

3. 3

   Grease three 9-inch round pans with 4 TBSP of olive oil. Set aside.

4. 4

   Turn dough over onto a working surface and cut into 3 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place into greased pans. Spread dough out and grease the tops using the oil from the pans. Indent each dough with the tips of your fingers. Let rise 25 minutes in a warm place or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly make indents on the tops of dough and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of salt. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.