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flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Get water to 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit for blooming yeast.

Measure out 7-8 grams of instant yeast.

Add 1.5 cups of warm water to the yeast.

Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture.

Let the yeast bloom for a few minutes until foamy.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.

Pour the bloomed yeast mixture into the flour and salt.

Add olive oil to the mixture.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Spread the dough onto a baking sheet and dimple the surface with fingers.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.

Let it rise again briefly before baking.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the focaccia until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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