Focaccia”

Ingredients

Focaccia takes well to many different toppings and is very easy to prepare.

• Place yeast, water and honey in a large bowl.
• Stir to dissolve yeast and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
• Add 3 tbs olive oil, combine with the whole wheat flour, 1 cup ap flour and salt, then stir in the liquids, beating with a wooden spoon until flour is mixed in.
• Turn dough onto a lightly floured wooden surface and work in enough of the remaining ap flour by hand to make it very soft, but not sticky.
• Knead for 10 minutes until very smooth and silky.
• Wash and dry bowl and dough and lightly coat with oil.
• Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 and 1/2 hours.
• Coat a 10×14 inch baking pan with 1/2 tbs of oil.
• Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Roll dough out into a rectangle to fit pan and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Carefully lift dough into the pan and spread out evenly.
• Brush top of the dough with remaining 1 and 1/2 tbs of oil.
• Cover and let rise at room temperature until puffy, about 45 minutes.
• During the last 10 minutes preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Make 1/2 inch indentations over surface of dough, using your fingertips.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Before baking you may add any toppings of your choice: cheese, tomatoes, onions fresh vegetables, etc.
• Makes about 12 (3 inch squares).