Lavender Focaccia Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in the honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, salt and remaining warm water. Add 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each portion into a 9-in. circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make several 1/4-in. indentations in each loaf. Combine the olives, lavender, garlic and remaining oil; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with kosher salt. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Lightly oil a large baking sheet. On a work surface, roll pizza dough out into an 8 x 14 rectangle.
• Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cover with a clean dish towel, let rise at room temperature for 20 minute Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°.
• After final rising on baking sheet, make dimples in dough with finger tips. Brush on 2 Tbsp olive oil; then add mixture of: lavender, rosemary, garlic, and olives.
• Press into place, sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper to taste. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into pieces to serve. Enjoy!