How
to Make Focaccia Bread
You may be asking yourself "What's
the difference between Pizza and Focaccia Bread?". The primary
differences seem to be in the thickness of the dough and the
toppings used. Focaccia Bread is a really thick flat bread
covered in olive oil and herbs. Focaccia is usually cut into
pieces and dipped in balsamic vinegar and olive oil, or used
for making sandwiches. Here's a great recipe for homemade
Focaccia bread that you will love.
3 cups
All Purpose Flour Oven 400 degrees
1 pkg instant yeast (.25
oz.)
2 tsp salt
1/3 cup sugar
8 oz. milk, warmed to 110
degrees
4 oz. water, warmed to 110
degrees
Herbs and/or Spices of choice
(Italian seasoning, Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Rosemary, Basil,
Thyme)
Extra Virgin Olive
Oil
Preheat
oven to 400 degrees. Prepare pan by spraying with non-stick
cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients into a large mixing
bowl. Add warmed liquids all at once to the dry mixture. Stir
until well mixed, incorporating all the dry ingredients. Cover
the bowl with a clean towel and set aside for about 20-25
minutes, allowing the dough to rise. Empty dough out onto a
clean, floured surface. Knead by hand 6-8 times, it may be
necessary to add additional flour to the surface to keep dough
from sticking. Shape dough into a circle 10 inches in diameter
and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place dough onto prepared pan. Using
your finger (coated with oil to prevent sticking) dimple the
bread surface in a few spots (this allows the olive oil to soak
into bread). Cover bread with clean towel and allow to rise a
second time for about 20 minutes. Drizzle top of bread with
Extra Virgin Olive oil, sprinkle on your herbs. Bake at 400
degrees for 20-25 minutes, depending on bread
thickness.
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