The Tasteful Kitchen Recipe

Focaccia with Fresh Sage

3 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 cup warm water (105°F. to 115°F.)
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage (or any fresh herbs)
3 teaspoons sea salt or coarse kosher salt


Add yeast to warm water and let sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly. Add to a large bowl or mixer with a dough hook. Add flour slowly, 1/2 cup at a time until each addition is moistened, reserving the last 1/4 cup.

If you use your mixer, it should be on speed 2 and you should add the flour until the bowl is cleaning the sides of the bowl, then knead for about 5 minutes.

If you mix by hand, just add enough flour so the dough is no longer wet and sticky. Turn the dough onto a board and knead for about 5 minutes adding a small amount of flour if needed to keep the dough from sticking to your hands.