Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Shelley's Focaccia Bread

2 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white sugar
1 Tbs active dry yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Cup water

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbls grated Parmesan cheese
1 Cup mozzarella

1. In a large bowl, stir together the four, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.
2. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly fourned surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 in. thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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