Pizza focaccia

INGREDIENTS TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE 3 tbsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves 2 tins 400g tinned tomatoes whole tomatoes 1 bunch fresh basil 1/2 cups water salt and pepper brown sugar optional FOCACCIA 700 g bread flour 680 g lukewarm water (100 degrees F / 34 degrees C) – 95% hydration) 7 g dry yeast 12 g fine sea salt 1 tbsp honey optional 60 g extra virgin olive oil 6 tbsp tomato and basil sauce 50 g mozzarella sliced 1 tsp chilli flakes fresh basil leaves to serve INSTRUCTIONS TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE In a large deep fry pan, bring the olive oil to heat. Turn the heat to low, add the peeled garlic cloves and cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until the garlic is slightly golden and has flavoured the olive oil. Using a slotted spoon, remove the garlic from the olive oil If using whole tinned tomatoes, squeeze the tomatoes with your hand to slightly puree them. In the same pan, combine the tinned tomatoes, water, a generous amount of salt and pepper and 
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