- 2 tablespoons (25g) olive oil (to drizzle into the pan)
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) warm water
- 3 tablespoons (35g) olive oil (for the dough)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 cups (418g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
Instructions
- Use non-stick vegetable oil spray to lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ pan. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons olive oil atop the spray; the spray keeps the bread from sticking, while the olive oil gives the bottom crust great flavor and a bit of crunch.
- Combine all of the ingredients, and beat at high speed with an electric mixer for 60 seconds.
- Scoop the sticky batter into the prepared pan, cover the pan, and let it rise at room temperature for 60 minutes — it should be quite puffy, but not fragile-looking.
- While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Gently poke the dough all over with your index finger.
- Drizzle it lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with pizza seasoning, and/or the dried herbs of your choice, if desired.
- Bake the bread until it’s golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove it from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then turn it out of the pan onto a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
