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Place the sourdough, salt and water in a large bowl. Mix with a spatula to combine - it is not necessary to mix evenly.
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Add the flour. Mix again until the flour is completely incorporated.
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Let stand, covered, 30 min.
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Put your hand in the bowl and pull the dough up and into the center. Turn the bowl a quarter turns and continue this pulling 8 to 10 times.
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Drizzle with a splash of olive oil and spread the olive oil by hand on the surface of the dough.
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Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside at room temperature for 4 to 18 hours (the weather will vary depending on the time of year, the strength of the sourdough and the temperature of your kitchen)
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When the dough has doubled, place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a rectangular pan.
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Drizzle the dough with a tablespoon of olive oil and pour it gently into the center of the mold.
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Fold the dough from top to bottom and side to side to create a coarse rectangle. Turn the dough over so the side of the seam is down.
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Rub the top of the dough with oil. Leave alone for 4 to 6 hours, uncovered, until the dough is almost doubled.
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Heat the oven to 230C.
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With oiled hands and the ten fingers, gently press in the dough to poke holes all over the surface and stretch the dough to fit the mold.
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Sprinkle generously with salt and add a few cherry tomatoes cut in 2 (flat side up) and add a few rosemary leaves.
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Bake and cook for about 25 minutes or until the focaccia is golden brown.
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Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the focaccia to a wire rack for cooling. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.