Focaccia Bread

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.
When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. 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.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 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.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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Focaccia for the Bread Machine

--1 large loaf--

1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 teaspoon basil -- or rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/4 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon yeast
--Topping--

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons basil -- or rosemary
1 teaspoon sea salt -- optional

2 small loaves

2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil -- or rosemary
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast

Topping
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon basil -- or rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt -- optional
Remove dough from machine and, using your fingers, press the dough onto a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
Spread topping over dough and bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 30 minutes.

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Focaccia Bread Recipe

350g plain flour
2 tsp (easy blend) yeast
olive oil
250ml warm water
salt
your chosen toppings.

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl, if you are using easy blend yeast (which I recommend) put that in too, if not mix into the water and leave until frothy.
Mix a couple of table spoons of olive oil into the flour then gradually add the water (you probably wont need it all) until the flour turns to a dough which leaves the sides of the bowl clean. I f you think it is too sticky simply mix in some more flour.

Lightly flour a surface turn the dough out onto it and knead until bouncy and elastic. You will develop your own style of kneading over time, and will learn how much pressure to apply at the right times, if you have not got a clue how to knead bread, basically give it a good massage!

Return it to the bowl and cover with clingfilm or a damp tea towel, so it is air tight, and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size, (I put mine in the oven on the lowest possible temp).
Then give it another quick knead to get rid of the air and divide into the portions you want, or leave it whole and shape. Now add your toppings, these are down to you, but a few suggestions are listed below. You can incorporate them into the dough or stick them into the top.
Spread the dough out into baking tins cover and leave to rise again. Once it has risen take it and give it a poke with all your fingers on both hands so as to create little dents (1/2cm deep) pour on a good few table spoons of olive oil give it another poke and place it in the oven for about 15/20 mins at 210°c or until golden brown. serve hot or cold.

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