Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread Recipe
vegan, plant-based, refined sugar-free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 package dry active yeast
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or raw honey if you are not vegan)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Combine warm water, yeast, and maple syrup in a bowl and let sit for a 5-10 minutes until yeast begins to bloom/froth. 
2. Add the whole wheat flour and salt and knead the dough until it forms a ball (approximately 1 minute). If you have a dough mixer or bread maker, this is a good time to utilize it.
3. Coat a second bowl with the olive oil and add the dough. Coat the dough with the oil. To prevent sticking, coat your hands in olive oil.
4. Let sit for 15 min or until it has doubled in size.
5. After the dough has risen, knead it again to incorporate the olive oil. 
6. Spread the dough on an oiled baking sheet or pizza stone. Again olive oil is the secret to keeping the dough from sticking to your hands and can help spread out the dough. Rest dough for 30min.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Using your finger tips press indentations all over the top of the dough.
   
8. Add toppings of choice if you like, e.g. olives, tomatoes, onions, Italian seasoning, etc.
9. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.