Olive And Rosemary Focaccia
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 2 cups white bread flour
- None None semolina, to sprinkle
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Combine 3/4 cup lukewarm water, yeast, sugar, salt and oil in a small bowl. Half-fill a sink with warm water and stand bowl in water for 10 mins or until yeast mixture is frothy. Replace water.
- Sift flour into a large bowl. Make a well at the center and stir in yeast mixture. Using hands, gather dough into a ball.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 mins or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a large oiled bowl and cover with plastic food wrap. Stand in warm water for 45 mins or until dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 500u0b0F. Lightly sprinkle a large, rimmed baking tray with semolina. Punch down dough. Knead on a floured surface for 2-8 mins or until smooth. Pull dough out to a 1/2 inch thick oval.
- Place dough on prepared tray. Sprinkle with olives and rosemary and press olives firmly into dough. Cover with a clean tea-towel and stand in a warm place for 15 mins or until risen. Bake for 20-25 mins or until browned. While still warm, brush focaccia with extra virgin olive oil.
yeast, sugar, salt, vegetable, white bread, semolina, olives, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
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