Focaccia Herb Bread

Focaccia Herb Bread

• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced-optional
• 1 small onion, finely diced-optional
• 1 small bunch of parsley optional
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 T honey
• 1 packet yeast
• 4-5 c flour
• 1 3/4 c warm water
• sliced pepper and red onion and cheese optional to top the bread
• Olive oil

1. This is a base recipe to use to create your own stunning focaccia bread using herbs, spices and veggies. Have fun being creative and designing your own work of art!

   In a small bowl combine the honey, warm water and yeast, stir and let sit for about 5 minutes.  

   OPTIONAL: In a small pan, heat 1 T or so of oil and cook the garlic, onion and parsley until the onions become translucent but not browned. 

   In a large bowl or a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, herb mixture and stir in the yeast mixture until a dough forms.  Knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough can be stretched between your fingers without breaking (window pane test). 

   Cover and let rise for about an hour.  Pull dough out and form into a round or square or rectangular loaf and flatten down a bit with your fingers tips creating divots in the dough.  Top with the slices of peppers and red onion and drizzle with olive oil OR top with whatever you like- get creative and have fun.  Let rise for another 30 minutes while the oven heats to 400.  Bake for ~35 minutes until bread is golden brown.