Focaccia
Foccacia (Flat Bread)
This is the plain version just dimpled on the top and flavored with olive oil
You can also sprinkle sage, crushed olives, minced onions or rosemary over the top
It is excellent with cheese or served with antipasti
It is also good topped like a conventional pizza with tomatoes and cheese
1 oz fresh yeast
2/3 cup warm water
4 cups flour
6 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Dissolve yeast in the warm water
Put flour into a large bowl and pour in the yeast, salt and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil
Knead together until you have a smooth, soft, pliable dough
Cover, and let rise in a warm place until the dough has about doubled in size
Punch the dough down and knead for a few minutes
Roll dough out to about 1/2 inch thick and lay it on a well-oiled cookie sheet
Cover with a damp cloth and allow it to rise again for about 30 minutes
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 deg F
Before putting Foccacia in the oven, dimple the top by pressing the dough with your finger tips and pour the remaining olive oil over the top, along with anything else you desire as a topping
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