Focaccia Bread
Prep Time:
4 Hours
Total Time:
4 Hours
Serves:
16
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) yeast
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1/4 cup warm water
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1 egg
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1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons thyme
divided use
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1 teaspoon rosemary
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1/2 teaspoon basil
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 1/2 cups bread flour
(may need up to 3 1/2 cups)
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Mix the yeast with warm water. Whisk the egg into the yeast after the yeast is dissolved. Heat the sour cream to lukewarm and add 1 tablespoon melted butter in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture. Add the soda, salt, sugar and 1 teaspoon thyme, rosemary, basil, and garlic. Gradually add the flour. Mix well. Let rise until dough doubles (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours). Shape into 3 small or 2 large balls and let rise again. Flatten balls onto greased baking sheets. Brush the tops of each with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of thyme to garnish and then sprinkle each top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.