Pesto Focaccia Recipe

Pesto Focaccia Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 1 package active dry yeast (21/4 teaspoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1¾ cups warm water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup basil pesto room temperature

Method

1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast and sugar
2. Add 1/4 cup of the water and stir to dissolve
3. Set aside for 5 minutes
4. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt, stirring to blend
5. Pour in the yeast mixture, 2tablespoons of the oil and as much of the remaining water as needed to form a soft dough
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 3minutes
7. Place the dough in a large lightly oiled bowl, turning the dough to coat with oil
8. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour
9. Preheat the oven to 400°F
10. Lightly oil a pizza pan or baking sheet and set it aside
11. Punch the dough down
12. Stretch out the dough into a 12-inch circle and place it on the prepared pan
13. Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil on top of the dough
14. Use your thumb to make indentations across the surface of the dough, then place it on the lower rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes
15. As soon as you take the focaccia out of the oven, spread the pesto lightly across the top surface
16. Cool for 5 minutes
17. Serve warm

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