Fabulous Focaccia Bread

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) quick rising active dry yeast
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

Directions

1. Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, 1/4 cup cheese, salt, sugar and rosemary in large bowl. Combine 1 cup water and 3 tablespoons oil; heat until warm (120° to 130°F). Add to dry ingredients. Beat by hand or with an electric mixer until well combined. Gradually beat in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Knead by hand on lightly floured surface or with dough hook in an electric mixer 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Roll out dough to form a 13x9-inch rectangle.
3. Transfer dough to an oiled 13x9-inch pan. Cover lightly with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm place (75°F) 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Poke surface of dough with handle of wooden spoon in an even pattern. Brush remaining oil over dough; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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