Foccachio bread

Ingredients:
- 2 pkgs dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 8 cups flour
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 cups warm water
- Olive oil (to brush on bread)
- Coarse Kosher salt

Directions:
1. Dissolve dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside until bubbly
2. Mix flour, olive oil and salt
3. Add yeast mixture and remaining water
4. Knead dough until smooth and elastic
5. Place in large greased bowl.
6. Cover and place in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 to 2 hrs)

7. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
8. Punch down
9. Place on a large baking sheet and flatten to 1/2 inch
10. Make indentations in dough with thumb
11. Brush evenly with olive oil
12. Sprinkle with Kosher salt
13. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown

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