Title: Focaccia Category: Bread Sub-Category: Flat Bread
Instructions:
Focaccia (Italian Garlic-Cheese Bread)1 package dry yeast 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 2 2/3 to 3 cups flour 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Fresh or dried rosemary leaves Dissolve yeast in water. Let stand until bubbly. Stir in sugar, salt and olive oil. Add 2 cups flour and beat until elastic. Stir in 2/3 cup more flour. Knead for 10 to 15 minutes. Put into a greased bowl. Turn over to coat well. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Heat 1/4 cup oil. Add garlic and cook until soft and yellow. Set aside. Punch dough down and knead briefly. Roll with a rolling pin and stretch to fit a greased 15 x 10-inch cookie sheet (with sides). Pierce dough with the end of a wooden spoon at 1-inch intervals. Drizzle garlic and oil all over. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and rosemary. Let rise, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes. Alternate Toppings Rosemary: Just before baking, dimple the top of the dough and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle on 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt and a sprinkling of fresh or dried rosemary leaves Proven
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