Taste of Home
Tomato-Herb Focaccia
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 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
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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Dash pepper
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2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
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).
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2.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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.
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3.
Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a 13x9-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.
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4.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 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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