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Tomato-Herb Focaccia

Name: Tomato-Herb Focaccia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; Dash pepper; 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

12 servings

With its medley of herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a game-day get-together. It never lasts long! —Janet Miller, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Dash pepper
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, herbs, pepper and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle; place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough.
Brush dough with remaining oil; arrange tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat squares on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 112 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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