HERBED FOCACCIA BREAD

Herbed Focaccia Bread image

Provided by nichelletagg

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 2 8x8 pans

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons total mixed herbs (rosemary, oregano, basil)
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons instant yeast
olive oil
kosher salt

Steps:

Proof yeast, sugar and warm water for 5 minutes in a large bowl.
To the bowl add remaining ingredients. Kneed by hand for at least 5 minutes. (If the bowl is large with a flat bottom- you can kneed right in the bowl).
Cover dough and let dough rise in warm place for 15 minutes.
Punch dough down. Shape dough, add olive oil and salt if desired and then let rise and additional 15 minutes.
(Half this recipe fits nicely into an 8x8 pan).
Place in 375 degree oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Keep a close eye on this, every oven is different. Cool on a large wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.9, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1176.2, Carbohydrate 154.3, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 24.2