RUSTIC FOCACCIA

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Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 pkg (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp italian seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup shopped onion
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Italian Seasoning Mix

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll pizza dough onto large round stone, shaping into a circle. Using lightly floured Baker's Roller, roll dough to edge of baking stone. 2. In classic batter bowl, combine oil, seasoning mix and garlic pressed; mix well. Spread oil mixture evenly over crust using scraper; top with 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. 3. Slice olives using egg slicer. Chop onion. Thinly slice tomatoes. Sprinkle olives and onion over dough; top with tomatoes and remaining mozzarella cheese. Grate Parmesan cheese over dough using cheese grater; sprinkle with additional seasoning mix. 4. Bake 23-26 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares using pizza cutter; serve using mini-serving spatula.