I have never had bread turn out ever!!!! I refuse to quit though, I tried yet again. I found a recipe and thought I'd give it yet another try. And guess what I totally rocked it!!! Here is the recipe for y'all.
3 cups Bread Flour
2 teaspoons Salt
1 tablespoon White Sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package Instant Yeast
1 1/3 cups warm Water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
2 tablespoons dried Rosemary
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Make a well in the flour. Sprinkle the sugar and yeast into that well. Carefully pour the water into the well. Let stand about 5 minutes. Pour 2 Tbls of the oil into the well. With a wooden spoon stir the mixture in the center of the bowl. Stir mixture until all the flour mixture is incorporated.
2. Turn out on a floured surface, and knead just until smooth. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky. Oil the bottom and sides of a clean bowl, place dough ball. Cover. Let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
3. Punch the dough down. Oil cookie sheet. Gently press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness on sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the top of the dough. Use your fingers to dimple the dough. Sprinkle with the rosemary and the cheese. Place in a cold oven on the center shelf. Place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread. Let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Turn on the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the focaccia (with pan of water) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned on top. Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack. Maybe served warm or cold.
Yeah, ok that is where I picked some of the bread to taste on the side. It turned out great! Here is to hoping I have continued bread success!!!
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