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Monday, March 4, 2013

Italian Herb and Cheese Focaccia

I love making fresh bread.  I love the way my house smells when it is baking.  I love the warm comfort I get by eating a slice of bread fresh out of the oven, and anything with carbs is usually satisfying in my book.  I don't always have the time to make great rolls or a good loaf of bread so this is a great way to get homebaked bread in less than an hour.


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 Italian Herb and Cheese Focaccia

2 3/4 cup bread flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp turbinado sugar (sugar, or honey work fine)
1 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 cup warm water (110-115 F)
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

I tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese (I used bottled since I was out of fresh)
1/4 tsp kosher salt

In a large bowl or Kitchen Aid fitted with a dough hook add the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic, and pepper.  Stir to combine.  Add the water and 1 Tbsp olive oil.  Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated into a dough.  Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.  

Coat the bottom of a glass or plastic bowl with olive oil.  Shape the dough into a ball and place in the bowl.  Turning to coat with the oil.  Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Preheat a baking stone your oven to 450 F. 


When the dough has risen punch down.  Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper and shape dough into a 1/2" thick rectangle.  Drizzle 1 tsp or so of olive oil over the dough and brush with a pastry brush.  Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and Parmesan cheese.


Transfer the dough to the stone and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool about 10 minutes.  Slice and serve.


9 comments:

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    1. I know right. Fast and good. Thanks for coming I hope you like the bread as much as my family does :)

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  2. I am a total carb addict. This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by to check it out!

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  3. This looks so good! Bread is my weak spot! I can't wait to try this...I am sure my family will love it! Thanks for stopping by earlier at Cozy Country Living:)

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    1. This is super easy, you can do it. My kids devour it, it's ridiculous. Love your cute blog :)

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  4. Hi Krista! My Liebster Award post is up and I featured this recipe :) You can check it out here: http://www.mdoublemcrafts.com/2013/03/coconut-orange-pineapple-smoothie-recipe.html

    Feel free to pick up an "I Was Featured On" button on my sidebar :) Have a great day!

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    1. Oh dear! LOL WRONG link. Here's the right one. http://aprons-n-pearls.blogspot.com/2013/03/liebster-award.html

      (But that smoothie looks good, too! That's why I copied, pasted, and pinned! Hahahaha!)

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    2. Perfect!!! Thanks so much Shandy. You are fabulous :) Keep growing!

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