Honey Garlic Focaccia with Rosemary and Roasted Peppers

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package fast rising yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup PLUS 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 Tbs finely chopped fresh garlic
• Cornmeal
• 6 Tbs chopped roasted red bell pepper, drained
• 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt.

Heat water, 1/4 cup honey and oil until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into dry ingredients.

Stir in garlic and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each to 4 x 5-inch oval.

Sprinkle 2 large baking sheets with cornmeal. Place dough pieces on sheets. Sprinkle each piece with 1 tablespoon roasted pepper and 1/4 teaspoon rosemary.

Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Bake at 400 °F for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.

Warm remaining 1 tablespoon honey; drizzle on top of focaccias.

Remove from sheets; cool on wire rack.

Bread Machine Variation

(all-size machines): Measure 2-2/3 cups flour, yeast, salt, water, 1/4 cup honey, oil and garlic into bread machine pan as suggested by manufacturer. Process on dough/manual cycle. When complete, remove dough to floured surface; knead in additional flour if necessary to make dough easy to handle. Roll out dough and proceed as directed.