Margherita Pizza Focaccia

Margherita Toppings
6 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups pizza sauce
2 ½ cups sliced tomatoes
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
1/3 cup whole or lightly torn fresh basil leaves

1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.
2. Increase to medium speed for 4 minute.
3. On lightly floured surface form dough into a ball, place in greased sealable container.
4. Refrigerate for min 12 hours (max 36 hours) before use.

Focaccia

1. Oil a large parchment-covered baking sheet from corner to corner with 2 Tbsp olive oil.
2. On lightly floured surface flatten dough into square with hands.
3. Fold the top third over and the bottom third up like a business letter.
4. Place focaccia dough in centre of pan lengthwise. With hands lightly press dough into rectangle filling about ¼ of pan. Cover and let rest for 45 minutes to an 1 hour.
5. Drizzle dough with 2 Tbsp olive oil, use fingers to gently spread dough out to fill 2/3 of pan. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
6. Again, gently use fingers to push dough out evenly to fill pan. Cover for 45 minutes.
7. Use fingers to ‘dimple’ focaccia. Cover for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread pizza sauce evenly over surface of focaccia.
9. Evenly place tomato slices, then cheese and garlic over the entire surface. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil.
10. Bake for 15 minutes until fully cooked. Check bottom of dough for browning. Allow to cool slightly, finish with an even layer of basil.