Focaccia Bread Squares

Name: Focaccia Bread Squares
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (70° to 80°); 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups bread flour; 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; TOPPING:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 2 dozen.

Looking for an alternative to garlic bread? Try this golden focaccia bread that's a big hit at our house. The dough is easy to whip up in the bread machine, then season with rosemary, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese. I serve it warm whenever we're having spaghetti or another Italian dish. -Kay King, Dyersville, Iowa

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

1. In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Knead for 1 minute. Press into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press dough 1/4 in. up the sides of pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes or until sightly risen.
3. With a wooden spoon handle, make indentations at 1-in. intervals. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, rosemary and garlic salt. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 85 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.