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Place the ingredients into the pan in the order recommended by your bread machine.
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Program the machine for "dough cycle".
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Check dough about 10 minutes before the end of the 2nd kneading cycle.
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It should be a smooth, sticky ball.
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Adjust if needed with more flour or water.
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When the machine has completed its cycle, transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.
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Roll or pat it into a large rectangle, about 17x12 inches.
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Transfer the dough onto a large, lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Let it rest 10 minutes then pat it back to its original shape if it has shrunk.
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Cover with a towel and let rise for about forty minutes or till puffy.
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Sprinkle the salt & herbs over the bread.
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Press into the dough at intervals with your fingers& sprinkle with the olive oil.
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Bake the focaccia in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven & cool on a wire rack.