Focaccia

Focaccia is a bread we always make in the restaurant to serve at the beginning of the meal with a flavored butter. Sometimes we will serve biscuits, baguette, or another type of bread, but sometimes just focaccia. 
The recipe is nearly no-fail. The dough always turns out light, fluffy, and airy with a crisp crust. It can be left to rise for hours, then is spread into a pan and baked.
Toppings vary by day, but always include sea salt and usually some herbs. Shallots, leek, onion, and cheese are other common toppings. Here is a focaccia I made recently - it has rosemary, cheddar, my secret spice mix, and coarse salt.