Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Focaccia |
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Preparation time: 15 minutes + 10 minutes of kneading
Rising time: 45 minutes then 15 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Freezing: Not recommended
Makes: One 12" x 9" focaccia
1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
1 cups (250 mL) warm water (105° - 115°F / 40° - 56°C)
1 pkg active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp/11 mL)
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
2 tbsp (30 mL) cornmeal
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Robin Hood® Homestyle White Best For Bread Flour, with extra flour for kneading
3/4 cup (175 mL) sliced sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained well and patted dry
2 tsp (10 mL) dried basil
Topping
1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) coarse salt
In bowl, sprinkle sugar over water and add yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy. Stir in olive oil, honey, cornmeal, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Sprinkling surface with extra flour as needed to prevent dough from sticking, knead for 10 minutes or until dough is soft and elastic. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubles in size, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (180°C).
Punch dough down. Knead in 3/4 cup (175 mL) sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Let rest 5 minutes. Shape or roll into 15" (38cm) rectangle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes. Press fingers into dough to create dimpled effect. Drizzle oil over top and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake in centre of preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup (50 mL) sun-dried tomatoes. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom.
Tip: This focaccia dough can be made the day ahead. Simply refigerate after kneading. Bring to room temperature for about 1 hour before punching down dough and proceeding with recipe.
Tip: Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for this recipe. If you can only get dry packed tomatoes, soak in warm water for 10 minutes before proceeding with recipe.
* Recipe provided courtesy of Robin Hood
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