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5* ABM: Focaccia Bread Squares

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5* ABM: Focaccia Bread Squares

Quick Cooking September/October 2000
9 reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
Yield: 2 dozen.

Looking for an alternative to garlic bread? Try this golden focaccia bread that's a big hit at our house. The dough is easy to whip up in the bread machine, then season with rosemary, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese. I serve it warm whenever we're having spaghetti or another Italian dish. -Kay King, Dyersville, Iowa

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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• TOPPING:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions:
1. In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Knead for 1 minute. Press into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Press dough 1/4 in. up the sides of pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes or until sightly risen.

3. With a wooden spoon handle, make indentations at 1-in. intervals. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, rosemary and garlic salt. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Cut into squares; serve warm.

1 serving (1 each) equals 85 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 215 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.