1. 1. Prepare Your Dough and Pan: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or a round baking pan (about 10-12 inches in diameter) with olive oil. Gently press or stretch your store-bought pizza dough into the prepared pan, aiming for an even thickness. If the dough springs back, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then continue stretching.

2. 2. Drizzle and Dimple: Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil generously over the surface of the dough. Use your fingertips to gently create dimples all over the dough. This helps create that classic focaccia texture and allows the oil to pool in delightful pockets.

3. 3. Sprinkle with Salt: Evenly sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the olive-oiled and dimpled dough. This adds a crucial layer of flavor and a lovely textural crunch.

4. 4. Design Your Floral Art: Now for the fun part! Begin arranging your chosen vegetables and herbs on the dough to create your floral design. Think of bell pepper rings as flower petals, cherry tomato halves as flower centers, asparagus spears as stems, and rosemary sprigs as leaves. Don’t be afraid to overlap and experiment with your layout.

5. 5. Proof (Optional but Recommended): For a slightly airier focaccia, cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for 15-20 minutes. This allows the dough to relax and rise a little, resulting in a softer texture. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step, and your focaccia will still be delicious.

6. 6. Preheat and Bake: While the dough is proofing (or immediately if skipping proofing), preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the vegetables are tender, and the dough is cooked through.

7. 7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares or wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.