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Basic Focaccia Bread

Basic Focaccia Bread
         Focaccia is a type of flat Italian bread that is baked in the oven. The term focaccia is derived from the Latin Panis focaccias which means bread that is baked in the ashes. Focaccia can be topped with a variety of toppings ranging from rosemary and sea salt to different types of cheese, herbs, vegetables and even fruit.        This lovely recipe was challenged by Rachael of pizzarossa and Sawsan of  chefindisguise for "Daring Bakers". And this is my first time in baking focaccia bread and I love the texture, flavor of it.  Thanks Rachael and Sawsan for this wonderful recipe and I am sharing the same for Blogging Marathon.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 
Servings: 8 slices 
Adapted from here
Ingredients:
2-¾ cups (660 ml) (385 gm) (13½ oz) all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (6 gm) salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 gm) white sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) (8½ gm) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) garlic powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
1¼  cups (300 ml) milk
2 tablespoon (30 ml) (15 gm) (½ oz) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Method:
1.  In a bowl mix the milk, yeast and sugar and wait until it becomes foamy and bubbly.
2.  In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, , garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil,  parmesan cheese and black pepper.

3. Mix in the vegetable oil, then add the milk-yeast mixture. Using stand mixer or with a wooden spoon, Mix in till the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic  or run stand-mixer at setting "2" for 10 minutes with dough hook to knead the dough.

4.  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 it doubles in size.



5.  At the end of proofing time,  preheat oven to hot 450°F/230°C/gas mark 8. Punch dough down the dough; place on greased baking sheet.

6.  Pat into a ½ -inch (15 mm) thick rectangle or any shape you desire. Use your fingertips to give the dough the dimples effect, pushing gently all over the surface of the dough.



7.  Place any topping or  Brush top generously with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and oregano.

8. Allow the dough to rest for 10-15 minutes.
9. Bake in preheated hot 450°F/230°C/gas mark 8 oven for 15 minutes, or until the sides begin to brown then place under the broiler (grill) till the top becomes golden brown. Serve warm.
Basic Focaccia Bread
Preparation time: 15 minutes 

Baking time: 
Servings: 8 slices 
Adapted from here

Ingredients:
2-¾ cups (660 ml) (385 gm) (13½ oz) all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (6 gm) salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 gm) white sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) (8½ gm) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) garlic powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
1¼  cups (300 ml) milk
2 tablespoon (30 ml) (15 gm) (½ oz) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method:
1.  In a bowl mix the milk, yeast and sugar and wait until it becomes foamy and bubbly.
2.  In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, , garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil,  parmesan cheese and black pepper.
3. Mix in the vegetable oil, then add the milk-yeast mixture. Using stand mixer or with a wooden spoon, Mix in till the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic  or run stand-mixer at setting "2" for 10 minutes with dough hook to knead the dough.
4.  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 it doubles in size.
5.  At the end of proofing time,  preheat oven to hot 450°F/230°C/gas mark 8. Punch dough down the dough; place on greased baking sheet.
6.  Pat into a ½ -inch (15 mm) thick rectangle or any shape you desire. Use your fingertips to give the dough the dimples effect, pushing gently all over the surface of the dough.
7.  Place any topping or  Brush top generously with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and oregano.
8. Allow the dough to rest for 10-15 minutes.
9. Bake in preheated hot 450°F/230°C/gas mark 8 oven for 15 minutes, or until the sides begin to brown then place under the broiler (grill) till the top becomes golden brown. Serve warm.

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Basic Focaccia Bread


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  1. That looks good and it sounds flavorful.

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  2. Lovely focaccia. Yumm

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  3. Even I made it for the first time this BM and enjoyed it so much..your basic one looks so good..

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  4. In my to do list for loong time.. Looks perfect

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  5. looks delicious, and it was a very yummy callenge!

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  6. focaccia looks good. I too love baking focaccia and love the numerous toppings one can use.

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  7. Prefect crumb and beautiful crust, focaccia rocks..

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  8. wow perfectly made bread yum...

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  9. One of my favourite breads, the focaccia looks perfectly baked.

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  10. Such a flavorful bread. I made focaccia long time ago and seeing you bake it this month, I am tempted to bake t again.

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  11. We love focaccia bread and the flavors you used are tempting.

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  12. This focaccia bread is one of the popular recipe in this BM huh?? Lovely

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  13. beautifully and delicious bread!!!

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  14. Lovely focaccia bread. Sounds flavorful and delicious.

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  15. Perfect looking focaccia. Love all those spices in it...

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  16. What a lovely post! Looks delicious 🙂

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  17. One of the easiest and versatile bread!!! A perfect meal when paired with a warm bowl of soup!

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