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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
17 minutes
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Serves
12
Author Notes
A delicious Italian flat bread that starts with homemade dough, and is topped with olive oil, fresh Parmesan cheese, salt, and fresh basil. Makes a great side dish, or is perfect for sandwiches. —Dash of Amy
Ingredients
- Dough
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12 ounces
lukewarm water
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2-3 tablespoons
olive oil
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2 teaspoons
salt
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2 teaspoons
organic sugar
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4 cups
bread flour (or all purpose)
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1 teaspoon
Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon
Weber roasted garlic & herb
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2 teaspoons
active dry yeast
- Focaccia Topping
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2-3/4 cups
fresh Parmesan cheese
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10
finely chopped fresh basil leaves
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2-3 teaspoons
organic cornmeal
Directions
- Dough
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Using a stand mixer add the ingredients in order.
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Turn on to setting number two, and mix for 8 minutes.
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After 8 minutes, remove the dough, spray the bowl with cooking spray, and place the smoothed out dough back in the mixing bowl.
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Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for one hour.
- Focaccia Topping
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Spray an 11x17 baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle the cornmeal over it evenly.
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Pull out the dough carefully and stretch it in the air, then press it evenly on the baking sheet.
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Dip your fingertip in olive oil and press indentations all over the dough in rows.
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Using a pastry brush, evenly spread the olive oil on the dough.
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Sprinkle the salt evenly, then the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
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Bake at 425* for 15-17 minutes until golden, crispy, and the cheese is melted.
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DASH OF AMY
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