Focaccia with Black Olives

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   Preheat the oven to 450.

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   Place a pizza stone or a heavy sheet pan in the oven to heat for at least 30 minutes.

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   Sprinkle the flour on a work surface.

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   Flatten the dough into a disk and roll it out into a rough 12-inch round.

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   Transfer the dough to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

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   Prick the dough all over with a fork and brush with 1/2 tablespoon of the oil.

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   Sprinkle with the thyme, cover lightly with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until puffy, about 20 minutes.

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   Pit the olives: on a work surface, tap the olives with a heavy object, such as a stone or a meat pounder, to split them open.

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   Remove the pits.

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    chop the olives very coarsely and scatter them evenly over the dough; press the pieces in gently.

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    Slide the focaccia on the parchment paper onto the hot pizza stone or pan in the oven.

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    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bubbles are golden and the edges are browned.

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    Remove the focaccia from the oven and brush with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil.

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    Cut the focaccia into wedges and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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