Bill's Focaccia Bread

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lg. egg, lightly beaten (optional)
4 cups white flour
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. instant skim milk powder
2 tsp. yeast
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Parsley
Basil
Rosemary
Feta cheese
Parmesan cheese
Coarse salt

Directions:

Put ingredients in bread machine in order above. Set to "dough" setting. When it is ready, cut the dough in half, spread into circles on baking sheets or pizza pans. Brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes, basil, rosemary, feta or parmesan cheese (or both!) and a little coarse salt. Bake in an oven preheated to 450°F for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy with soup, cheese or Italian style with balsamic vinegar and olive oil (equal parts) swirled in a saucer.

Comments from Bill Evans :

I recently bought a breadmaker. Although I LOVE to knead bread, I haven't had the time for, ohh...10 or so years to do it regularly. My two growing teens adore this focaccia bread recipe that I adapted from various sources.

User Reviews:

My wife said,"wow this is next to orgasmic." I'm not sure I completely understood, but it was some of the finest bread I have ever eaten. Thank You! Wayne

submitted by badknot on December 01, 2004

This is so good. My boys, 3 and 6, love to add the toppings ... almost as much as they love to eat it. Thanks!

Submitted by Nancy B on October 31, 2001

Try adding a few snipped sun-dried tomatoes before baking. My son loves it.

Submitted by Debra on December 10, 2001

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