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Lil’s Focaccia

A former Loaf of the Month (May 2009)

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Ingredients:

• 500g Carrs Breadmaker Strong White Flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp fast action dried yeast
• 300ml water
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 50g stoned green or black olives, halved

Topping:

• Sea salt
• 50g stoned green or black olives, halved
• Red onions, sliced
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh thyme leaves

Method: Bread Machine

1. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions regarding the order of liquid/dry ingredients, and set your machine to the dough/pizza setting.
2. When the cycle is complete tip the dough out onto a floured surface sprinkled, knead well and cut into 4 pieces. Shape each into a ball, flatten and arrange each onto a lightly greased baking tray. Using your fingers push holes into the dough.
3. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave to rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
4. Remove cling film, season to taste with salt, red onion slices, halved olives, fresh thyme and plenty of olive oil.
5. Bake at 200°C (400F, gas mark 6) for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
6. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool before serving.

Sit back and enjoy!

Thanks to Carrs Breadmaker web site visitor, Lilia McManus of Durranhill, Carlisle for this month's recipe.

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