Focaccia with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- 2/3 cup warm water (105F to 115F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2/3 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
- Additional salt
- Additional olive oil
- Place warm water in processor.
- Add sugar.
- Sprinkle yeast over.
- Let stand until yeast dissolves and mixture is foamy, about 8 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil, egg, butter and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Process to blend.
- Add flour; process using on/off turns until dough forms and pulls away from sides of processor.
- Transfer dough to lightly floured surface.
- Knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
- Oil large bowl.
- Add dough; turn to coat.
- Cover with clean dry cloth; let rest 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add pumpkin seeds and basil and stir until seeds begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to small bowl and cool.
- Knead pumpkin seed mixture into dough.
- Divide dough in half.
- Press out each dough piece on ungreased baking sheet to form 8x6-inch oval.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
- Let rise until slightly puffed, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Sprinkle dough with salt.
- Bake until focaccias are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to rack.
- Serve warm with olive oil for dipping.
warm water, sugar, yeast, olive oil, egg, unsalted butter, salt, bread flour, pumpkin seeds, fresh basil, salt, olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/focaccia-with-toasted-pumpkin-seeds-4214 (may not work)