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5* Tomato-Herb Focaccia

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5* Tomato-Herb Focaccia

Taste of Home February/March 2011
17 reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
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Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.
Yield: 1 loaf (12 pieces).

With its medley of herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, from a family meal to a game day get-together. And it won’t last long. —Janet Miller Indianapolis, Indiana

Ingredients:
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Dash pepper
• 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, herbs, pepper and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

3. Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle; place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough.

4. Brush dough with remaining oil; arrange tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.

Freeze option: Freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat squares on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until heated through.

1 piece equals 111 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 314 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. ++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.