FOCACCIA WITH TOMATO & CHEESE

Steps:

• DOUGH SETTING Special instructions: If dough is too sticky because of oil; add
• up to 1/2 cup flour by Tablespoons until you reach the correct consistency.
• After the dough has completed the first rising,remove from b/m and punch down.
• Cover on lightly floured board and allow to rest 5-10 minutes.
• Spray a 9x13x2 pan with Pam, or brush with olive oil.
• Briefly knead dough and spread i nto pan, using hands to achieve a "bumpy texture".
• Form a low ridge around the edge of the dough.
• Push dough into corners.
• The bumps and ridge will allow the topping to stay in place. Brush surface with olive oil.
• You can cover and allow to rise, and bake at this stage, or continue on for Tomato & Cheese topping.
• TOPPING: Combine tomato paste and spaghetti sauce. Spread on dough.
• Combine remaining ingredients.
• Spread evenly over sauce. Press gently into dough.
• Cover & allow to rise until doubled.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Bake 25 minutes.
• Slide out of pan onto cutting board.
• Cut into small pieces for appetizers or large wedges for dinner.
• This bread rose almost to the top of the 2" pan.
• It could be sliced in half for sandwich bread.