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Floral Focaccia Bread
Ingredients
1 ¼
cup
water
1
tablespoon
yeast
½
tsp
sugar
1 ½
tsp
salt
½
cup
olive oil
4
– 4 ¼ cups MAYA All Purpose Flour
basil leaves
red onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, topping
1
teaspoon
italian seasoning
for topping
1
teaspoon
rock salt
for topping
olive oil
as needed
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in water and sprinkle with sugar. Set aside to activate the yeast.
In a mixer bowl mix together flour and salt. Pour in yeast mixture and olive oil.
Knead the dough for 15-18 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Form dough into a ball. Place in an oiled bowl and cover with cheesecloth.
Let the dough ferment for 20-30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Grease an 11 x 16 – inch rectangle pan with olive oil.
Punch down dough to release air. Spread dough in prepared pan.
Arrange herbs and vegetables to make a flower bouquet design. Sprinkle seasoning and rock salt. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables
Let focaccia proof for 20-30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Bake in a preheated 375°F/190°C oven for 20-30 minutes.
Best served with a balsamic vinegar – olive oil dipping sauce.
Notes
Yield: 8 – 10 servings
Prep time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes