14 Jan FOCACCIA

INGREDIENTS:

for dough:
1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 -2 cups lukewarm water
4 cups flour
1 tbsp salt
4 tbsp olive oil
For the top
(optional- use whatever you like)
Olive oil
Fresh rosemary
Coarse Salt

DIRECTIONS:

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better
than fresh warm bread from the oven. This
focaccia is easy to make and hits the spot.
Put yeast in a mixer bowl. Add sugar and 1⁄2 cup
of the water. Let yeast stand for 10 minutes until

it bubbles. Add remaining ingredients and com-
bine until a soft dough forms. Let rise in a warm

place for about an hour. Preheat the oven to
350°F. Oil the pan and your hands. Stretch your
dough into your pan and dimple the top. Drizzle
with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and
rosemary. Bake for about 20 -30 minutes until
golden brown Extra – this dough also makes an
excellent pizza crust.