Cosmic Bubble Wrap Focaccia

A delicious Italian flatbread with a silly twist!

Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • 3 sheets of bubble wrap, popped for cosmic flavor release

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix again.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
  5. While the dough is rising, systematically pop each bubble on your bubble wrap sheets. This releases the cosmic flavor molecules that will be absorbed by your bread. Science!
  6. Oil a 9x13 inch baking pan with olive oil.
  7. Transfer the dough to the pan and stretch it to fit the corners.
  8. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and press your fingertips into the dough to create dimples.
  9. Sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.
  10. Lay the popped bubble wrap on top of the dough for exactly 42 seconds to infuse the cosmic flavors. Remove before baking (important!).
  11. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Chef's Note

This focaccia is best served warm with a drizzle of olive oil. The cosmic bubble wrap flavor adds an indescribable dimension that food scientists are still trying to understand. Trust us, it's worth it!