Focaccia#3

* Exported from MasterCook *

FOCACCIA #3

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Yeast
1 c Warm Water
1 t Salt
3 tb Olive Oil
1/4 ts Sugar
2 1/2 c Unbleached Flour
Coarse sea Salt
Optional- green Olives
Optional- chopped Onion

Dissolve yeast in warm water with olive oil, 1 tsp.
salt, and sugar.

Stir in the flour a little at a time; when you can no
longer stir, turn the dough onto a floured board and
knead till the dough is smooth and elastic.

Place dough in an oiled bowl and let rise till it has
doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes.

Shape the dough into an oval 1/2 inch thick with a
rolling pin. Make decorative cuts on the top of the
loaf with a sharp knife.

Place the loaf on an oiled baking sheet, brush with
olive oil, and sprinkle with coarse salt(also sprinkle
with optional chopped olives or chopped onions, if
desired).Let rise 20 minutes.

Pre-heat oven to 450F degrees. Bake loaf for 20-30
minutes, until bread is nicely browned.

Serve hot from the oven.



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