Black Olive And Rosemary Focaccia

Serves: 3

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

53

Sweetness

44

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

White Sugar

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

2.75 cups

Bread Flour

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes

2

Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms

3

Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes

4

Gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading

5

Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes

6

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)

7

Grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal

8

Deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet

9

Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil

10

Toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil

11

Season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper

12

Arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer

13

Sprinkle with grated cheese

14

Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes

15

Cut into squares and serve immediately