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Focaccia Rustica (country Focaccia With Red Pepper Toppin Recipe

Serves: 2
Keywords: Ethnic, Snacks, Vegetarian, recipe, recipes, Focaccia Rustica (country Focaccia With Red Pepper Toppin Recipe

Ingredients

2
medium
Garlic cloves, crushed
2
tb
Olive oil
2 ½
ts
Dried yeast
1 1/3
c
Warm water
3 ¾
c
Unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½
ts
Salt
20
each
Sage leaves, roughly chopped
3
each
Red or yellow bell peppers
3
medium
Red onions, thinly sliced
¼
c
Olive oil
4
medium
Ripe tomatoes, seeded & - squeezed dry
Basil leaves
1
ts
Salt

Directions

  1. Warm the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic begins to brown.
  2. Discard the garlic & let the oil cool.
  3. Meanwhile whisk the yeast into the water & let proof for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the cooled olive oil.
  5. Stir in the salt, flour & herbs & mix well.
  6. Knead by hand for 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover & let rise until doubled.
  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. Cover & let it relax for 15 minutes.
  10. Dimple & stretch the dough some more.
  11. Let rise until it is puffy, about 50 minutes.
  12. While it is risng, roast, peel & slice the peppers into thin strips.
  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.
  14. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  15. Lightly dip your fingers into the remaining olive oil & dimple the tops of the dough.
  16. Divide the vegetables evenly in half & distribute them over the focacce.
  17. Sprinkle with badil & salt Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the dough is crispy on the edges.
  18. Cool briefly & then remove from the sheets & let cool on racks.
  19. Serve at room temperature.
  20. Carol Field, "Italy in Small Bites"