Rosemary & Tomato Focaccia Bread

This focaccia bread was so quick and easy to make and is the perfect addition to almost any meal. Bread could be really intimidating to try so this one should be your first. It takes all of an hour and a half - including rising time and oven time! When I first attempted this focaccia, it was a late addition to the meal so I was a little skeptical on if it would even hit the table but to my surprise, it was the quickest and easiest dish of the day.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of all purpose flour

• 1 packet of quick acting yeast

• 1 and 2/3 cups of warm water

• Olive oil - about 4 tablespoons

• Honey - about a tablespoon

• Few sprigs of rosemary

• Handful of cherry tomatoes - sliced in half

• Fresh minced garlic

• Salt/Pepper

Recipe

1. Start by oiling a 9x13 baking dish.

2. Mix together the flour, yeast and a sprinkle of salt in a bowl. In a seperate bowl, whisk together the warm water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the honey.

3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients until well incorporated. Press into your oiled baking dish and drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for about 30 minutes.

4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

5. Remove the dish towel and press into the dough with your fingers. You could use the end of a wooden spoon for this as well.

6. Add the tomatoes wherever they fit, sprinkle with the chopped fresh garlic, salt, pepper and sprinkle the remaining olive oil over the dough. Place the sprigs of rosemary on top and cover and rest for an additional 15 minutes.

7. Place in oven and let bake for about 35 to 40 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool before slicing and enjoy!