The Easiest, Best Focaccia Bread

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• Ingredients 
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar 
• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
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Directions

1. 1
   Mix the yeast and water in a small bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes (until bubbles begin to form).
2. 2
   In large bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper.
3. 3
   Add the yeast mix and olive oil to the dry ingredients and combine.
4. 4
   When dough has pulled together, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
5. 5
   Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
6. 6
   Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm place 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
8. 8
   Punch dough down, place on greased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Pat dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle (doesn't have to be perfect).
10. 10
    Using your knuckle, make indentations in the dough about 1/2-inch apart, then prick dough with fork.
11. 11
    Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.

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