Thursday, December 23, 2010

Blitz Bread - No Fuss Focaccia Bread from King Arthur

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/blitz-bread-no-fuss-focaccia-recipe


1 1/2 cups warm water


3 tablespoons olive oil (plus additional for drizzling)

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 tablespoon instant yeast

4 teaspoons Pizza Dough Flavor, optional

1/4 cup Vermont cheese powder, optional

Pizza Seasoning, optional

12 ounces warm water1 1/4 ounces olive oil (plus additional for drizzling)1 1/4 teaspoons salt14 3/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour1 tablespoon instant yeast4 teaspoons Pizza Dough Flavor, optional1 ounce Vermont cheese powder, optionalPizza Seasoning, optional

Directions

1) Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan, and drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil in the bottom.



2) Combine all of the ingredients, and beat at high speed with an electric mixer for 60 seconds.



3) Scoop the sticky batter into the prepared pan, cover the pan, and let it rise at room temperature for 60 minutes, till it's become puffy.



4) While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375°F.



5) Gently poke the dough all over with your index finger.



6) Drizzle it lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with pizza seasoning, and/or the dried herbs of your choice, if desired.



7) Bake the bread till it's golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.



8) Remove it from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then turn it out of the pan onto a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.