Ingredients

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving

3½ tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for sprinkling

2 tsp granulated sugar

1 cup warm water, (110 - 115 degrees F)

2¼ tsp active dry yeast, (¼ oz packet)

1 tsp fine salt

2½ cups all-purpose flour, (up to 3 cups), plus more for dusting

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, add the flour and make a well. Add the olive oil, rosemary, and salt. Mix to combine.

Add the bloomed yeast into the flour. Combine until it forms a dough.

Dust working area with flour. Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes elastic. Form the dough into a sphere.

Transfer into a bowl dusted with all-purpose flour. Proof for about 1½ hours until the dough doubles in size.

Knead and shape the dough into a sphere again. Divide the dough in half and shape it as desired.

Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the doughs on the sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven, then drizzle each dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary.

Return to the oven and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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