Garlic Focaccia Bread: The Tastiest Garlic Bread Ever?

Method

Dissolve sugar and Yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in fine sea salt.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups & spoons, level w/ knife.
Add 2 cups plus 2 Tbls flour, stirring to form a soft dough.
Knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 8 min).
Add enough of remaining 1/3 cup flour (1 Tbl at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.)
Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 45 min or until doubled in size.
Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.
Heat oil in a small skillet over med-low heat.
Add garlic; cook 5 min or until fragrant.
Remove garlic from oil w/ slotted spoon and discard, remove pan from heat.
Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Pat into a 12 x 8 " rectangle.
Brush barlic oil over dough.
Sprinkle with herb (thyme, rosemary, etc.)
Cover and let rise 25 minutes or until double in size.
Preheat oven to 425°.
make indentations in top of dough using the handle of a wooden spoon or your fingertips.
Sprinkle dough evenly with coarse sea salt.
Bake at 425° for 14 minuts or until lightly browned.
Remove from pan, cool on a wire rack.

Recipe courtesy of GroupRecipes.com.