Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package rapid rise yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces Asiago Cheese, finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, crumbled
Preparation
Step 1
In large bowl combine 3 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat water and 2 T oil until very warm (125 - 130). Stir hot liquids into dry ingredients. Mix in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Press dough evenly into greased 10 x 15-inch baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Press fingertips or wooden spoon handle into dough at 1/2 inch intervals.
In small bowl mix garlic with remaining oil, brush over surface of dough. Sprinkle evenly with herbs.
Bake at 400 for 25 - 30 minutes, sprinkling cheese on in last 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Serve warn or at room temperature.