Foccacia Bread Recipe

A couple of friends have requested this recipe, so here it is!

However you say it, this stuff's good! I have enjoyed this recipe for the last 10 years since I was introduced to it at my first Pampered Chef party. It works great for summer lunches or dinners. My kids will eat it!

Fantastic Foccacia Bread


1 Tbsp. (scant) yeast
1 ½ cups warm water
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. honey
3 ½- 4 cups flour
1 tsp. salt

Mix in bread machine on dough setting or in a Bosch or KitchenAid mixer. Divide dough in half. Roll each half of dough into a 12 inch circle.
Toppings:
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, I believe we end up using more than this
2/3 cups (2 oz) Romano or parmesan cheese
2 tsp. oregano leaves, dried - we use Italian Seasoning instead
2 firm plum tomatoes (Roma), sliced thin - if you use garden tomatoes, the taste is heavenly!

Place dough on cookie sheets or baking stones. Spread garlic evenly over crusts. Sprinkle half of Romano cheese on crusts, then half of Mozzarella and half oregano. Arrange tomato slices in single layer over cheese. Top w/ remaining mozzarella, oregano, and romano. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly (time varies depending on your oven). Cut into squares. Serves 8.

*If I don’t have Romano cheese, I just use extra Parmesan and it’s still great!
Thanks, Pampered Chef!