Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Focaccia Bread!



Ingredients:
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp active yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp rosemary leaves dry or fresh
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
  1. Warm 1/2 cup of water to about 110 degrees.
  2. Add sugar and yeast to it. Mix well and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 cup all purpose flour, salt, garlic paste, oregano, rosemary leaves, pepper and mix well.
  4. Add the rest of the flour in 1/2 cup batches to make a soft dough.
  5. Place dough in a well oiled container in a warm place and let rise for an hour.
  6. Knead the dough well and pat it down to make an inch thick rectangle.
  7. Place the dough on a baking sheet.
  8. Brush the olive oil on the dough.
  9. Using the back end of a wooden spoon, make dimples in the dough.
  10. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese.
  11. Place the baking sheet in the oven on center rack.
  12. place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack.
  13. Let dough rise for another half an hour or until doubled.
  14. Remove water pan and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or till the top starts to get golden.
  15. Remove the bread and cool it on wire rack.
  16. Enjoy with olive oil or use to make panini sandwiches!.

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