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Focaccia Con Olive




Source of Recipe


Italy


Recipe Introduction


1 loaf.-preheat oven to 400 degrees F.


List of Ingredients




1 pkg dry yeast
1 C tepid water
3 1/2-4 C hard wheat flour
5 T olive oil
3/4 C sliced Greek olives
1 tsp salt
cornmeal

Recipe



Dissolve yeast in the water. Wait 10 minutes.
Stir in 2 cups flour and beat to a sticky mass. Sprinkle with some of the flour. Sprinkle the work surface also. Knead until smooth and elastic. Oil bowl, place dough in. Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
Punch dough down and fold in 4 T olive oil, olives and salt, knead again on floured surface. Roll out into a 10-12 inch circle. Place on well oiled pizza pan (15 inch), dusted with cornmeal.
Brush top of focaccia with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Bake at 400 degrees F. for one half hour or until top is golden.