Instructions: Sized to make dough in a Breadman 2 pound bread machine - This is a maximum load on the bread machine.

This is a nice size for a kitchen aid mixer with a dough hook. Put ingredients into pan and run dough cycle.

Check as kneading to assure the dough is soft enough to not overload the bread machine. Add a tablespoon or two of water as needed. ( different moisture contents in flours will change the amount of water needed for a batch)

After the dough cycle finishes, press the dough out on a pizza pan (either flat or Chicago deep dish style) that has been lightly oiled. allow to rise until doubled. bake at a 375 degree oven until browned about 20-25 minutes - cool for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

This is a large flat loaf about an inch to inch and a half thick 14-16 inches in diameter..

This is a good bread with lots of flavors - it is good served with a meal or for sandwiches. Bread and spreads form a good supper on nights were all are tired. Good sliced

Options:
Brush the top with olive oil before baking Brush the top with olive oil from dried tomatoes before baking Push small indentations into the top and put dried tomato strips (from dried tomatoes in oil) into indentations before baking. Push small indentation into the top and put black olives into the indentation before baking

Slice horizontally and fill with sliced tomatoes, cheese, and peppers

NOTES : The focaccia is popular with the family members with the flavoring added.Leave all but the pepper and garlic out and you have a great pizza crust for flat pans, screens, or a Chicago style pizza pan. Leave out the pepper and garlic and it makes a good plain italian style loaf.

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