Vegan Focaccia Recipe

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Vegan Rosemary Focaccia
Yields: 4 to 8 servings, depending on use

Ingredients
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 pinch sugar
• 2 tablespoons yeast powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped

Directions
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast.
2. Allow the yeast to activate and begin rising for about 3 minutes.
3. In a larger bowl or an electric mixer, combine the flour, fine salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
4. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and combine until a nice smooth dough has formed into a ball.

Note: The dough ball should be very pliable and slightly sticky to the touch.
5. Transfer the dough to a sheet pan and cover it with a cloth.
6. Put the sheet pan in a warm place that will encourage rising, such as on top of the refrigerator, and allow dough to rise for 20 minutes.
7. Knead the dough again and roll it out to cover the entire surface of the sheet pan.
8. Cover dough again, and allow it to rise for another 20 minutes.
9. Preheat over to 400 degrees.
10. Brush the risen dough with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the coarse salt and chopped rosemary.
11. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.