Foccacia

By Howie

Ingredients

• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp honey
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups bread flour
• 3 pkg. active yeast
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 2 cups water, tepid
• 1 tb rosemary
• 1 tb basil
• 4 cloves garlic, roasted and minced

Preparation

Step 1

1) Combine yeast, olive oil and water.

2) Combine all dry ingredients, place in large mixing bowl.

3) Make a well in center, pour in water and mix.

4) Allow to rise to double original volume.

5) Punch down.

6) Repeat steps 4 & 5.

7) Form into desired shape, brush with olive oil, place in 9" pie pan.

8) Allow to rise again to double.

9) Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.