GRILLED CHEESE FOCACCIA DIPPERS (SWEET TOMATOES)

Grilled Cheese Focaccia Dippers (Sweet Tomatoes) image

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 c warm water (110 degrees)
2 tsp granulated sugar
3 1/2 tsp yeast
6 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 c butter or margarine, melted
CRUNCHY / CHEESY TOPPING
2 c crushed ritz crackers
3/4 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 c butter or margarine, melted
3 c velveeta cheese, shredded
2 c american cheese, shredded
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine warm water with sugar and yeast. Whisk to dissolve sugar and yeast. Let stand for 2 minutes.
2. Place flour, salt and canola oil in the bowl of a stand tabletop mixer. Add the sugar-yeast mixture and mix for 3 minutes.
3. Divide the dough in half and form into two balls. Place the balls on a floured surface. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Stretch each dough ball to form a large oval shape and place on separate 9-by-13-inch greased baking sheets. Allow to stand again for 10 minutes at room temperature.
4. In a bowl, combine Ritz cracker crumbs, seasoned salt and 1/2 cup melted margarine or butter, and thoroughly mix. Set cracker mixture aside.
5. Coat each focaccia with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Layer on all the cheeses, splitting measurements between the two focaccias. Sprinkle crushed cracker topping over the top of each focaccia. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
6. Cut into dipping sized strips and serve with your favorite tomato soup! Enjoy!