Focaccia Gift Mix

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: 1 hr 13 mins
• 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.