How to make
Put the yeast in a bowl and then pour in ½ cup water. Leave for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, pour 1 ¾ cups of warm water, add olive oil and mix.
In a third bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast to the water and mix with olive oil, then add half the flour and mix. Gradually add the flour mixture and knead into a soft dough. Knead for about 10 minutes.
Shape the paste into a ball, put it in an oiled bowl and coat evenly with oil to prevent crusting. Let it rise for about 1 and 1/2 hours. Then fold the dough in half and let it rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The next step is to fold the dough in half and move it to the counter. Cut the dough into 3 pieces and shape them into balls. Put each ball in a greased bag and store in the refrigerator for 1 and 1/2 hours.
Remove the dough onto a floured surface and sprinkle it with flour. Wrap the ball well with transparent foil and let it rest again for 1 hour. From every ball create an oval flat bread.
Bake the focaccia in a greased tray to a nice tan. If desired, you can sprinkle before baking with spices - basil, dried paprika, oregano, etc.
