Easy Italian Herb Focaccia Bread

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.

Grease a 13x9 inch pan.

In a large bowl, combine 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 envelope of undissolved Fleischmann's Rapid Rise yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 2/3 cups of very warm water (heating to 120 to 130°F) to the dry mixture.

Stir until mixed well.

Using an oiled knife, spread the dough onto the greased pan.

Cover the pan and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.

Poke multiple holes in the risen dough using the handle of a wooden spoon.

Brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil all over the dough.

Sprinkle the dough with 2 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of Spice Islands Italian herb seasoning.

Cover the dough and let it rise for an additional 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F during the final rise.

Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned.

Cool slightly, then cut the bread into squares and serve fresh from the oven.

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