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Herb & Cheese Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 tsp. or one packet of active dry yeast not quick rise
  • 1 cup warm water 110-115 F
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
  • Dash of Pepper
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups flour I used half white wheat flour & half all purpose mixed
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water for 5 minutes.
  2. In the meantime mix salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley, and pepper in a little bowl.
  3. After yeast is dissolved, add the olive oil, spice mixture, and 1 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  5. Knead with dough hook for about 6-8 minutes OR alternatively turn onto floured surface and knead by hand until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1 hour.
  7. Punch dough down. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into a 13x9 inch rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 400 F
  9. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough.
  10. Brush with oil; sprinkle with cheeses and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Remove to wire rack.