8-Hour Focaccia-Style Sandwich Bread – Quick & Fluffy...

Ingredients

• • 500g bread flour
• • 450ml warm water (85°F/30°C)
• • 10g salt
• • 7g instant yeast
• • 50ml extra virgin olive oil
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast until well combined.

2. 2

   Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

3. 3

   Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Gently fold the dough 3 times at 10-minute intervals.

4. 4

   Transfer to a floured surface. Shape into a rectangle, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise for 4-6 hours at room temperature.

5. 5

   Brush dough with olive oil. Sprinkle rosemary and sea salt evenly over the surface.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

7. 7

   Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Best served warm with a drizzle of olive oil.