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Focaccia Rustica (Country Focaccia With Red P

A home-style Focaccia Rustica (Country Focaccia With Red P made with Olive Oil, Dried Yeast, Warm Water, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, and Salt. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 2 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/3 cup
• 3 3/4 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Warm the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic begins to brown. Discard the garlic

2. 2

   & let the oil cool.

3. 3

   Meanwhile whisk the yeast into the water & let proof for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the cooled olive oil.

5. 5

   Stir in the salt, flour & herbs & mix well.

6. 6

   Knead by hand for 6 to 8 minutes.

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   Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover & let rise until doubled.

8. 8

   Divide the dough in half & set each piece on an oiled 10 1/2 ″ X 15 1/2 ″ baking sheet Stretch the dough to cover as much of the sheet as possible.

9. 9

   Cover & let it relax for 15 minutes.

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    Dimple & stretch the dough some more.

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    Let rise until it is puffy, about 50 minutes.

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    While it is risng, roast, peel & slice the peppers into thin strips.

13. 13

    Saute the onions in the 1/4 c olive oil over very low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until they are soft & limp.

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    Preheat the oven to 400F.

15. 15

    Lightly dip your fingers into the remaining olive oil

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    Sprinkle with badil & salt Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the dough is crispy on the edges. Cool briefly

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    & then remove from the sheets & let cool on racks.

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    Serve at room temperature.