FRUGAL GOURMET'S FOCACCIA

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I copied this recipe from the Frugal Gourmet show years ago as I watched Jeff Smith prepare it. It certainly looked delicious and I had to try it. It is good! (Rise time is not included)

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups tepid water (90 degrees)
2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rising yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil, appx
garlic, to taste
rosemary, to taste
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix water, yeast, and sugar.
  • Stir in oils and 1 t salt.
  • Add 2 3/4 c flour, mixing well til spongy.
  • Add enough remaining flour to make stiff dough.
  • Turn onto floured surface and knead until elastic.
  • Cover with bowl and let rise til doubled.
  • Divide dough in half, spread on cookie sheets using your fingers.
  • TOPPINGS:.
  • Mix crushed garlic with olive oil; brush over bread.
  • Sprinkle w/ dried rosemary and kosher salt.
  • Cover and let rise.
  • Bake at 375 for 1/2 hour.
  • Cut into squares and serve.
  • NOTE: You can also slice squares in half for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2147.5, Fat 115, SaturatedFat 15.6, Sodium 1188.6, Carbohydrate 254.8, Fiber 41.8, Sugar 13.9, Protein 47.9

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