OLIVE FOCACCIA

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When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe-including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers-the results were simply delectable. The flavorful, chewy loaf makes a wonderful accompaniment to nearly any meal. -Dee Froemel, Hayward, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (8 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 to 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
5 Greek olives, sliced
5 sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, olives and parsley., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes., Punch dough down. Shape into a 9-in. circle on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and cheeses., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 14-18 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.