FOCACCIA (BREAD MACHINE)

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My family loves this bread & it is so easy to make. I serve it with Italian food. It is adapted from a recipe in Pizza, Focaccia, Flat, & Filled Breads From your Bread Machine. You may substitute herbs in the topping, or use fresh. The original recipe calls for a roasted vegetable topping, but I am going to post that as a separate recipe because the bread alone is great. (Cooking time includes rising times & will vary with your bread machine cycle).

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons yeast
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup lukewarm water
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the ingredients into the pan in the order recommended by your bread machine.
  • Program the machine for "dough cycle".
  • Check dough about 10 minutes before the end of the 2nd kneading cycle.
  • It should be a smooth, sticky ball.
  • Adjust if needed with more flour or water.
  • When the machine has completed its cycle, transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.
  • Roll or pat it into a large rectangle, about 17x12 inches.
  • Transfer the dough onto a large, lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Let it rest 10 minutes then pat it back to its original shape if it has shrunk.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise for about forty minutes or till puffy.
  • Sprinkle the salt & herbs over the bread.
  • Press into the dough at intervals with your fingers& sprinkle with the olive oil.
  • Bake the focaccia in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven & cool on a wire rack.

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