Focaccia Bread

INGREDIENTS

• ☐ 1 cup water
• ☐ 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• ☐ 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• ☐ 1 teaspoon salt
• ☐ 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ☐ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ☐ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ☐ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ☐ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• ☐ 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ☐ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ☐ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ☐ 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• ☐ 1 cup mozzarella



PREPARATION

1. Mix yeast in water.


2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper.


3. Mix in the vegetable oil and yeast/water mix.


4. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic.


5. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.


6. Preheat oven to 450°F.


7. Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.


8. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Servings: 12