Focaccia---Four Ways Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
DOUGH
1 lb frozen white bread dough, thawed
1 olive oil cooking spray
1 tbsp olive oil
1 choice of topping
SAGE AND ONION TOPPING
1 medium size onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sage, chopped fresh >or<-
1 tsp sage, crushed dried;
1/4 tsp coarse salt
ROSEMARY AND RAISIN TOPPING
1/3 cup golden raisins, plumped in
1/4 cup fresh orange juice, for 30 minutes
1 tbsp rosemary, chopped fresh >or<-
1 tsp rosemary, crushed dried
TOMATO TOPPING
1 fresh plum tomato, about 1/4 1/4 lb sliced c
1 oz sun-dried tomatoes, (packed dry), plumped in
1 tbsp fresh oregano, >or<-
1 tsp oregano, crushed dried
1/4 tsp coarse salt
SOUTHWESTERN TOPPING
4 cl garlic, slivered
1/4 cup cilantro(fresh coriander)
1/4 cup dry-roasted sunflower seeds
Recipe Preparation
This version of the popular Italian flat bread gets a head start from
thawed frozen bread dough. It takes 25 minutes to prepare and bakes
in 8 minutes. Cut dough into 6 equal pieces. On a lightly floured
board, roll each piece into 5-to-6 inch circle. Lightly spray three
12 by 15 inch baking sheet with cooking spray. Place 2 circles of
dough far apart on each sheet. Brush circles with olive oil. Sprinkle
with topping. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm
place until dough rises and appears puffy, about 20 minutes. Preheat
oven to 475 degrees. Bake until puffed and golden. 8 to 10 minutes.
Serve warm. Best eaten same day; freeze for longer storage.
Servings: 6
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Some reduced carbohydrate diet pointers:
* Make reduced carb breadcrumbs for deep fried foods. While you can sometimes buy reduced carbohydrate bread crumbs, you can also make them by using low carbohydrate bread. All you have to do is toast the reduced carbohydrate bread in your oven on a sheet of cookie paper. When it is well browned, grind it in your blender. Keep in an airtight jar.
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