Focaccia Gift Mix

Submitted by Sharon123

"This makes a great gift! Put in a basket with the spices, a jar of pesto, olive oil, and maybe a baking pan and a wooden spoon. Rising time is estimated."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 13mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• MIX

• 1⁄4 ounce yeast (1 package or 2 1/2 tsp.)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 - 1 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 1⁄2 cups bread flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• To Make

• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• salt
• pesto sauce

directions

1. Mix:

2. Combine and store in an airtight container.

3. Focaccia:

4. Blend the mix, warm water, and 2 tbls. oil with a dough hook or wooden spoon until smooth. If it is dry, add water by the tablespoon. If it sticks, add a bit of flour. Knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, turn to oil all over, cover and let rise until doubled.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F.
6. Punch the dough down and roll into a 13X9" rectangle.
7. Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt; bake 5 minutes. Pop air bubbles with a fork and continue baking until golden, about 8 minutes more. Remove from pan and cut into 3" squares.
8. Serve warm with pesto. Enjoy!
9. Write the recipe out and attach to jar with a pretty ribbon.

Reviews

[Mary W.]

I liked the idea of the gift mix... but when I tried out the recipe before I made any for gifts, I thought it was too hot. If I make it again, I will definitely cut the red pepper flakes to about 1/2 teaspoon. And maybe sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.

 

[Your Gourmet Girlfriend]

Easy to make! A gift for myself. The bread turned out great. I didn't have pesto. I topped mine with olive oil 1 crushed garlic clove, thinly sliced roma tomatoes, black olives green onions and a little salt and pepper. It took 20 min. in the oven. Thanks!!

 

[Karen=^..^=]

This is the best Focaccia I've ever eaten, and the easiest to prepare, too! Now that it passed our taste test, I can't wait to give it as gifts! It is pretty spicy, so I may decrease the crushed red pepper a bit for gifts, but it was perfect for our family. Served this with Chicken Parmesan Recipe #39957 and Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic Recipe #138802. What a fabulous combination enjoyed by everyone! Thanks so much for posting this, Sharon!