Focaccia Gift Mix

Sharon123's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 13 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

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

[Chef #258223]

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.

[AprincessMOM :O)]

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 Easy, Authentic Tasting Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana) and Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic Recipe #138802. What a fabulous combination enjoyed by everyone! Thanks so much for posting this, Sharon!