Raspberry Focaccia Recipe - my favorite focaccia recipe improved by doubling the size and the addition of fresh raspberries! It's so fluffy - you won't be able to stop eating it!
Place water and sugar in a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Sprinkle yeast over the water and stir few times. Let sit until foamy ( about 5 minutes).
Turn the mixer on low speed and add 2 cup of flour and salt. Mix until combined.
Add oil and mix well.
Gradually add as much of the remaining flour as you can ( it can be only ¾ of iand mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Place the dough onto a floured surface. Shape into a ball.
Grease a large mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough into the bowl. Cover. Place in a warm and draft free place (see note). Let rise until double in size.
Line a 13" x 9" baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
When the dough has risen (almost going over the rim of the bowl), place it onto a floured surface. Shape into a log. Roll out into a rectangle about the size of your baking pan. Gently lift the dough of the surface and place in the prepared baking pan.
Arrange raspberries leaving about 1 inch space between each. Gently press into the dough.
Drizzle 2 tablespoon of olive oil over the surface.
Place baking sheet with dough in the preheated oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and the raspberries burst. Brush with remaining olive oil. Let cool until safe to the touch and slice. Serve.