Zito's Bakery Focaccia Bread

Posted by GayleL at recipegoldmine.com - May 7, 2001

Source: foodtv.com - Show # BE1B54 - Recipe courtesy Zito s Bakery, New York

2 cups water
1 1/2 ounces salt
1 ounce yeast
3 1/2 cups flour
1 ounce cooking oil
Toppings to taste: rosemary, fresh
    tomato and basil, tomato sauce and cheese

Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add to the other ingredients and mix well.

Put in a lightly oiled bowl and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Set aside and let rest for about 45 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove dough from the bowl and roll out on a lightly floured surface. Spread into a 16 x 18-inch sheet pan and dock all over with the tines of a fork. Spread toppings. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes

Yield: 1 full 16 x 18-inch sheet
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 35 minutes