Melanni’s Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella

Directions

1.       Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and oil and mix slightly.

2.      In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper.

3  3.      Mix dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients until well mixed. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

4.     Preheat oven to 450. Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

5.     Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.