Focaccia With Parmesan


Course : Italian
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Serves: 4
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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 salt -- coarse

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 3/4 cup warm water, about 110F. Set aside for 15 minutes until very foamy. 2. Stir 1 cup flour into the yeast. 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 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon regular salt, Parmesan cheese and rosemary. 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. 4. 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. 5. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the cornmeal. Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll each into a circle about 7 inches in diameter. Place on the baking sheet. Use the tips of your fingers to make dimples in the dough. Spoon a tablespoon of olive oil on each bread piece and sprinkle with the coarse salt and pepper. 6. Bake in a preheated 475-degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.


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