Focaccia Gift Mix Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water and honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt and remaining 3/4-cup water; mixing until smooth (dough will be wet). Scrape the sides of the bowl clean; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Gently scrape dough directly into pan. With oiled hands, gently spread dough. If dough springs back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Make indentations in the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let rise until doubled in size, 30-40 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Steps:

• Combine and pour into an airtight container.
• Attach the following instructions on a gift tag if giving as a gift.
• Focaccia:Contents of jar/1/2 cup warm water/4 tablespoons olive oil, divided/Salt/Pesto.
• Directions:Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Blend contents of jar, warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil with a dough hook or wooden spoon until smooth.
• If it is dry, add water by the tablespoon.If it sticks, add a bit of flour.Knead until smooth.
• Transfer to an oiled bowl, turn to oil all over, cover and let rise until doubled.
• Punch dough down and roll into a 13 x 9-inch rectangle.
• Brush with remaining oil.Sprinkle with salt; bake 5 minutes.
• Pop air bubbles with a fork and continue baking until golden, about 8 minutes more.
• Remove from pan and cut into 3-inch squares.Serve warm with pesto.

Steps:

• Tip the flour into a large mixing bowl. Mix the yeast into one side of the flour, and the fine salt into the other side. Then mix everything together, this initial seperation prevents the salt from killing the yeast.
• Make a well in the middle of the flour and add 2 tbsp oil and 350-400ml lukewarm water, adding it gradually until you have a slightly sticky dough (you may not need all the water). Sprinkle the work surface with flour and tip the dough onto it, scraping around the sides of the bowl. Knead for 5-10 mins until your dough is soft and less sticky. Put the dough into a clean bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hr until doubled in size.
• Oil a rectangle, shallow tin (25 x 35cm). Tip the dough onto the work surface, then stretch it to fill the tin. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for another 35-45 mins.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Press your fingers into the dough to make dimples. Mix together 1½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp water and the flaky salt and drizzle over the bread. Push sprigs of rosemary into the dimples in the dough.
• Bake for 20 mins until golden. Whilst the bread is still hot, drizzle over 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Cut into squares and serve warm or cold with extra olive oil, if you like.

Steps:

• Bread Mix---------.
• Mix well in a large tub or bowl.
• If you like herbs in your bread, add 2 T sweet basil, or a mix of Italian herbs.
• Mix well with a wire whisk.
• Then put in plastic containers to store.
• To Bake----------------.
• Mix and blend well.
• No need to knead, just mix well, until the dough is smooth, makes a firm ball, and is not sticky.
• If sticky, add some more flour until it's firm.
• Put it in the refrigerator and let it sit for a day.
• If you don't have a day, let it rise for a couple of hours, punching it down when it doubles.
• This will develop a much better flavor and crust.
• If your in a hurry the dough can go into the oven as soon as you roll it out, and let it rise for 15 minutes.
• This is a very forgiving recipe so don't worry.
• Now when your ready to bake, separate the dough into 3 pieces.
• With a little flour scattered on your counter, roll each piece of dough out into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
• Set on greased baking sheets.
• Then let the dough proof or raise for 15 minutes.
• Then put your fingers into the dough, making some impressions, brush with melted butter or olive oil, and then very lightly with Italian sauce.
• Get creative with your toppings if you want.
• Parmesan, and fresh rosemary are great.
• Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes until nicely browned and crusty.
• The bottom should be brown as well.
• Brush again with melted butter or olive oil.
• Now when the bread has cooled, wrap in plastic wrap completely, and freeze.

Steps:

• Combine all of the herbs and mix well.
• If you cannot find savory or lavender, don't worry about it.
• Store in a small zip-lock bag.
• Use in Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix, or on top of meats, or in salad dressings.
• Assemble, your dry ingredients in a quart size zip-lock bag, and mix them well in the bag.
• You can do this by sealing it and then turning it over and over.
• For storing your Bread Mix, you can place it in a Mason Jar.
• I like to get some pretty material and glue to the lid of the Mason Jar, then hot glue some pretty lace around the lip of the jar.
• Or if you do not wish to use Jars, you can buy some clear cellophane bags, and store your mix in it, and tie the top with colorful ribbon and attach a cute gift card with the instructions on how to make your Herbed Focaccia Bread.
• Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix Ingredients: 1 Package Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix, 1 Packet (1/4 ounce) quick rise active dry yeast, 1-1/2 Cups Warm Water, 1 Egg, lightly beaten, and 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or Vegetable Oil).
• In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
• In a large bowl, place the Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix.
• Add the beaten egg, the water/yeast, and the olive oil to the dry ingredients.
• Mix with a wooden spoon.
• The dough will be somewhat sticky.
• Flour a flat surface.
• Turn the bread dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
• Place the dough in a large bowl and cover with a light dish towel.
• Let it rise in a warm place.
• When the focaccia has risen to double its size, divide it in two.
• Reshape each ball of dough into a round shape much like a pizza crust.
• Place in a 9' round cake pan.
• Brush lightly with additional olive oil.
• If you have time, let it rise for a short time (but not above the top of the pan).
• Bake it in a preheated 350 degree oven, about 20-25 minutes.
• Serve with olive oil or butter.
• Write or type these instructions on your gift card and attach to your container for gift giving.

Steps:

• Mix:.
• Combine and store in an airtight container.
• Focaccia:.
• Blend the mix, warm water, and 2 tbls. oil with a dough hook or wooden spoon until smooth. If it is dry, add water by the tablespoon. If it sticks, add a bit of flour. Knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, turn to oil all over, cover and let rise until doubled.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Punch the dough down and roll into a 13X9" rectangle.
• Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt; bake 5 minutes. Pop air bubbles with a fork and continue baking until golden, about 8 minutes more. Remove from pan and cut into 3" squares.
• Serve warm with pesto. Enjoy!
• Write the recipe out and attach to jar with a pretty ribbon.