Homemade Focaccia Bread (dry yeast)
INGREDIENT LIST
Wet Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Dry Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet Fleischmann's® RapidRise® Instant Yeast (1/4 tsp.)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
PREPARATION
Combine the flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir until blended.
Combine water and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 2-cup glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15-second increments until very warm but not hot to the touch (120° to 130°F). Add to the flour mixture. Stir with a spoon until well mixed.
Spread the dough into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan. (Don't worry if the dough isn't even or filling the corners.) Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Using your lightly oiled finger, gently poke holes about every inch in the dough, going nearly to the bottom. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and evenly sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Let rise, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Cut and serve with extra oil for dipping if desired!!
D’LISH Dipping oil/vinegar
⅓ cup cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped basil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
