Basil-Garlic Focaccia
 Click to enlarge | Ingredients: Metric Units 1 Tbsp. dry yeast (1 packet)
1 1/3 - 1 1/2 c. warm water 3 Tbsp. olive oil 5 c. flour 2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. chopped basil Topping 4 Tbsp. olive oil 4 garlic cloves 12 fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
This simple Italian flat bread, with its characteristic dimpled shape, adds an authentic note to an Italian dinner.
Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 c. of the warm water. The water should be just as warm as a baby's bottle, test it by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
Add the remaining water, and then 3 Tbsp. of olive oil. Let stand.
Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 c. of the warm water. The water should be just as warm as a baby's bottle, test it by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
Add the remaining water, and then 3 Tbsp. of olive oil. Let stand.
Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Sunday July 1st, 2007 and modified on Wednesday August 1st, 2007
Contributed on: Sunday July 1st, 2007 and modified on Wednesday August 1st, 2007