Tomato Focaccia Bread
Date: Saturday, April 23 @ 05:41:01 EDT
Topic: Inventors


TOMATO FOCACCIA BREAD



Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 1 tablespoon olive oil TOPPING: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 3 to 4 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced In a large mixing bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, salt and sugar. Dissolve yeast in water; stir in oil. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Punch the dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Brush with oil. Combine the Parmesan cheese, rosemary, garlic and salt; sprinkle over dough. Arrange onion rings and tomatoes over top, pressing down lightly. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut into wedges. Yield: 10 servings.






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