Festive Focaccia

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ bread flour or Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package regular or quick active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup very warm water (120º to 130º)
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 2 small onions, sliced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herb leaves (such as basil, oregano or rosemary)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup oil and the warm water. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour until dough is soft and leaves side of bowl.
  • 2
    Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • 3
    Heat oven to 425°. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Punch down dough. Divide in half. Shape each half into flattened 12-inch round on cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook bell peppers and onions in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • 5
    Prick centers of focaccias and 1 inch in from edges thoroughly with fork. Brush with 1 to 2 tablespoons oil. Spread bell pepper mixture over focaccias. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon herb leaves and cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

  • If you're in a pinch, why not use frozen bread dough for this recipe? Just thaw the dough and follow directions above.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
35mg
Total Carbohydrate
12g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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