BEST EVER FOCACCIA

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We used to go to a restaurant here that has closed down. They made the best focaccia I have ever tasted. It was light and fluffy, not at all like a pizza crust. This is my take on it. I use my Kitchen Aid mixer when making this, I am sure a breadmaker on the dough cycle would work as well. Feel free to use different herbs. I will sprinkle parmesan cheese on top some days. Italian seasoning also works well. Serve chunks of this focaccia with a good quality olive oil & balsamic vinegar to dip it in. There was a bit of a glitch in the system when I was posting this recipe - it posted 4 times! I hope you find your way back here to let me know what you think of this focaccia.

Provided by Demelza

Categories     Breads

Time 1h29m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
dried thyme
dried oregano
dried basil
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Beat for 2 minutes, dough will form a ball.
  • Place dough on a floured surface, dust top with flour (the dough will be very soft & sticky, the dusting of flour will help you handle it).
  • Pat & stretch dough into 8" square.
  • Place in parchment lined 9 x 9 baking dish.
  • Brush with olive oil, sprinkle desired herbs on dough.
  • Cover with plastic wrap & let rise for 1 hour.
  • Bake at 400° for about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from pan & cool on wire rack.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with oil & vinegar to dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 83.2, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.4

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