Michael's Foccacia Bread

Yeast Bread - Bread

This version of the classic is easy to make while remaining authentic and true to the original. This may be the fastest yeast bread you make; it takes only one hour from conception to completion. Romano or Asiago cheese are nice to use instead of Parmesan cheese.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 10x15 inch pan

Michael's Foccacia Bread

Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey

2 cups warm water

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup diced onion

5 cups all-purpose flour

or as needed

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Bread Machine Challah II

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Dissolve honey in the warm water in a large bowl then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to foam. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt 1 tablespoon olive oil onions and 5 cups of flour until the dough comes together. Knead on a well floured surface until smooth and elastic about 5 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 415 degrees F (215 degrees C).

Step 3

Place dough onto oiled baking sheet and flatten to cover the whole sheet evenly. Use the tips of your fingers to make indentations all over the dough spaced about 1 inch apart. Drizzle the focaccia with 3 tablespoons olive oil then sprinkle rosemary Parmesan cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon of kosher salt over the top. Let rise for 10 minutes

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Michael's Foccacia Bread

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 248.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 42.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 1.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 15.8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 120.5mcg 30%

Calcium: 29.5mg 3%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 14.1mg 5%

Potassium: 90.8mg 3%

Sodium: 987.4mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 50

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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