Super Quick Garlic & Olive "better Than" Focaccia

Chez Desirée's Note:

This is from "Quick & Simple" by James Barber and it sure is! I usually make it in a round pie tin, not the baking sheet he recommends. I don't add the black olives because I don't care for them. This was titled as just a focaccia but after PAC with Dwynnie reviewing my recipe she mentioned that it has a bit of a biscut type texture so we came up with a new name. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 focaccia

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 5 -6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2/3-3/4 cup water or 2/3-3/4 cup milk
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a medium sized bowl.
2. Stir in the olive oil and garlic then add the water or milk to make a dough.
3. Knead gently on floured board.
4. Roll into round shape and pat onto an ungreased 8" round flat pizza dish, baking tray or put into a pie pan.
5. Poke holes all over with your fingers.
6. Drizzle with a little olive oil and some grated parmesan cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes in a 400F/200C oven.
7. Serve with chopped black olives in the indentations and olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip.

Reviews

[Dwynnie]

This was a good, very easy, quick bread with a bowl of soup! It has more of a biscuit-like texture than some focaccia (as there is no yeast) and wonderful flavor! A keeper! Thank you!