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Focaccia With Manzanilla Olives

Ingredients

  • 5 c flour
  • 1 2/3 c lukewarm water
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil olive is the best
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 small onion chopped or sliced
  • Paprika powder or cayenne powder for sprinkling
  • a pinch of sage a pinch of ground black pepper, and a pinch of Italian herb seasoning (all of these are optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp oil for brushing bowl
  • Olives as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F
  • Into lukewarm water, dissolve sugar, then sprinkle with yeast. Let stand to bloom for 10 mins
  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl, make a well in the center and pour bloomed yeast followed with 3 tbsp oil, mix with wooden spoon, and knead.
  • Cover and let rest until doubled in size, not forgetting to brush the inside of the bowl with the oil, so dough won't stick
  • Punch down dough and knead in onion and spices. Pat flat dough onto pizza pan and let it rise again for 20 mins
  • Press olives here and there and bake focaccia for 20 minutes
  • Take out focaccia from oven, sprinkle with cayenne/paprika, slice and serve right away