Name: Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Warm water (100 to 110 degrees) - 1 cup; White sugar - 1 teaspoon; Rapid rise yeast - 1 (.25 ounce) envelope; Olive oil - 2 tablespoons; Minced fresh rosemary - ¼ cup; Bread flour or all-purpose flour - 2 ¾ cups; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Pitted black olives - ½ cup; Olive oil - 3 tablespoons; Roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced - 2 large; Minced garlic - 2 teaspoons; Minced fresh rosemary - 2 tablespoons; Salt and pepper - 2 tablespoons; Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

1. Warm water (100 to 110 degrees) 1 cup

2. White sugar 1 teaspoon

3. Rapid rise yeast 1 (.25 ounce) envelope

4. Olive oil 2 tablespoons

5. Minced fresh rosemary ¼ cup

6. Bread flour or all-purpose flour 2 ¾ cups

7. Salt 1 teaspoon

8. Pitted black olives ½ cup

9. Olive oil 3 tablespoons

10. Roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced 2 large

11. Minced garlic 2 teaspoons

12. Minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons

13. Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons

14. Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

1 . Stage

Stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.

3 . Stage

Deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

4 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve immediately.