Foccacia Bread

I like to use this bread for paninis. I bake it, allow to cool slightly, then slice horizontally very carefully, and cut loaf into 4 large pieces. 


Easy Foccacia

• 1/2 Tbsp. dry active yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups flour
• 2 Tbps. melted butter
• Italian seasonings

1. Place yeast, water, sugar, and salt in bowl and stir until dissolved.
2. Add flour and stir until well blended. Do not knead. Cover and let rise until double in size (about 1 hour).
3. Remove dough from bowl and place into a well greased 9×13 baking dish. Don’t worry about being perfect; you’re going for rustic look.  You want indentations all over the dough.  Drizzle melted butter over the dough.  Use a brush if needed to coat the entire top.
4. Now sprinkle the top with desired seasonings.  
5. Let rise an additional hour. Then bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until golden.

Recipe source: Real Mom Kitchen