25.7.08

foccacia


1 cup warm water 2 1/2 tsp. yeast
1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt
approx. 3 1/2 cups flour 1 Tbls. dried rosemary
3 Tbls. olive oil

mix water, yeast, sugar and salt with one cup four. mix for about 3 minutes. add flour slowly until dough cleans sides of bowl. take out and knead on floured surface for about 5 minutes.

put in a greased bowl to rise for about 30 minutes, or until it doubles in size. punch down dough, split and form into 2 ten inch rounds-or make one big one, but cook it longer. cover loosley with seran-wrap and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubles. lightly push down on top with finger. brush with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.
can use for pizza dough or calzones.

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