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In a mixer fitted with a dough hook place the flour, yeast and salt together
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Add the olive oil and water
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Mix using the dough hook on medium speed until the dough is elastic and soft. About 6-7 minutes
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Remove dough from mixer and place in an oiled bowl
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Cover bowl with plastic wrapping paper and a damp tea towel
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Heat a cup of water in the microwave until it starts boiling
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Open the microwave door, move the cup of water to the back and place the bowl with the dough in the middle
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Close the microwave door and let the dough proof for 20 minutes (dough should double its size). DO NOT TURN ON THE MICROWAVE - this is my quick magic method for bread proofing
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
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After 20 minutes remove the dough from the microwave and place it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper
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With your hands shape the dough into a square
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Make indentations all over the rectangle using your thumb or the back of a spoon
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Generously brush olive oil all over the focaccia. Don't be stingy!
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Press the tomatoes inside the indentations of the dough
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Sprinkle the rosemary
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Add salt and pepper
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden
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Remove from oven, cut into your desired shape and serve
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Enjoy!