Focaccia Bread by Bob Levin, *Eat Life Before Life Eats You! [Last update: 07.09.2015, 9:41 AM PST] In all things we should at least attempt to recognize the human being in all people! We are infinite spiritual beings inhabiting a finite human host where the greatest tragedy in life is not death; it is what we let die inside ourselves while still alive! Captain your own destiny and eat life before life eats you! Ingredients: 1 3/4…. Cups Warm Water. 2……….. Tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill Active Dry Yeast. 1……….. Tablespoon Organic Sugar. 5……….. Cups Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Flour [Additional Flour for Kneading]. 1……….. Tablespoon Kosher Salt [Additional Coarse Sea Salt for Sprinkling]. 1……….. Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 3……….. Tablespoons Italian Seasons of your Choice [Optional]. 1/2……. Cup Roasted Garlic Chopped [Optional]. 1/2……. Cup Walnuts Chopped [Optional]. 3/4……. Cup Romano Cheese [Optional]. 1……….. Cup Olives Coarsely Chopped [Optional]. 1st Evolution: Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Place bowl in a warm place for approximately 15 minutes until the yeast is bubbling and aromatic. 2nd Evolution: In an adequate size mixing bowl combine, 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1 cup olive oil, optional ingredients, and the yeast mixture. Add 5 cups of Bob’s Red Mill flour. Once the dough is crudely combined, knead same until it becomes smooth and soft. Sprinkle the dough with flour if really sticky to make it workable. 3rd Evolution: The ball of dough should be very oily with olive oil, but if not then brush both sides with olive oil. Cover the dough with cloth towel or plastic wrap and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size and/or let rise for about 1 hour. Proudly buying local and baking with products from Bob’s Red Mill. Bob Levin, nominated membership with the “Heroes of the Mill” since Nov. 2014.