Foccacia With Parmesan
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 package yeast -- not instant
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 3/4 cups bread flour
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary -- crushed
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 

Preparation:

1. Dissolve the yeast and the sugar in 3/4 cup warm water, about 110 F. Set aside for 15 minutes until very foamy. 2. Stir in 1 cup flour. Cover with plastic wrap and let this sponge proof in a warm place until tripled in volume and very bubbly, about 3 hours. 3. Into the yeast mixture, add the remaining 1/2 cup warm water, 2 T olive oil, 1/2 t regular salt, parmesan and rosemary. 4. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft and workable dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. 5. Oil a large bowl. Put the dough into the bowl, cover loosely and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours. 6. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the cornmeal. Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll each into a circle about 7 in. in diameter. Place on the baking sheet. Use the tips of your fingers to make the dimples in the dough. Spoon a tablespoon of olive oil on each bread piece and sprinkle with the coarse salt and pepper. 7. Bake in a preheated 475F oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.