Focaccia Bread

 

This was easy and so yummy.  It does take a little bit of time because it has to rise twice.

 Here is what you need 2 T of dry active yeast, 2ish T of Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup of melted butter (1/2 stick), 1 T sugar, 2 cups of warm water, 5-6 cups of flour, 2 t of salt, 2-3 T of olive oil, 2-3 cloves of garlic, and 1 cup or more of Parmesan cheese.

 Mix sugar, warm water, and yeast and let rest until bubble about 10 min.

 Mix Italain, salt, and 4 cups of flour

 

Mix in melted butter

 

 Drizzle in yeast mixture

 Add 1/2 cup of flour until it forms a ball and knead for 5 min.

 Place in a greased covered bowl and let rise for an hour

 Be sure your bowl in large enough and punch down

 Roll out on a large bar pan.

 Cover and let rise for 45 min

 Press a couple cloves of garlic with some olive oil.

 When done rising gently press indents with your fingers.

 Brush with garlic oil and sprinkle with cheese

 Bake for 35- 40 min at 375 until golden brown

Serve with salad, oil and vinegar, marinara etc. Whatever you like