Baking Focaccia and Ciabatta Bread
I love any kind of bread, and to me, a meal doesn’t feel like a meal without some bread. I tend not to buy bread from the bakery on the grocery. Focaccia is $3.99 for a smallish loaf at the grocery store where I shop (it’s not a fancy place, either). Focaccia is a flat bread, usually flavored with olive oil and topped with salt or herbs. In actuality, focaccia is easy and inexpensive to make. I threw one together last night to eat with dinner tonight. I topped mine with sea salt and dried rosemary. This is my favorite recipe. I keep the ingredients in my pantry, so I can have fresh bread any time.
Parchment paper helps the bread release easily after baking.
The final product...a beauty!
A similar type of bread is ciabatta, which is also a yeast-raised dough that is relatively flat. Both of the breads are great for sandwiches, especially Panini. This Italian Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich is easy and delicious.