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Dissolve sugar and yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
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Stir in fine sea salt.
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Add 2 cups flour plus 2 tablespoons flour, stirring to form a soft dough.
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Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of the remaining 1/3 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands.
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Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.).
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Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 5 minutes or until fragrant.
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Remove garlic from oil with a slotted spoon; discard garlic, and remove pan from heat.
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Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
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Brush garlic oil over dough; sprinkle with thyme.
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Cover and let rise 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Make indentations in top of dough using the handle of a wooden spoon or your fingertips; sprinkle dough evenly with coarse sea salt.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
