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Pear, Blue Goat Cheese and Walnut Focaccia

A former Loaf of the Month (January 2010)

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Ingredients:

• 500g Carrs Breadmaker Strong White Flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ tsp fast action dried yeast
• 280ml water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Topping:

• 1small ripe pear, thinly sliced
• 50g blue goat cheese, cubed
• 75g walnuts, coarsely chopped
• Olive oil, to taste

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 and knead well.
3. Shape to fit a well-oiled and floured baking tray. Using your fingers push holes into the dough.
4. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave to rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
5. Remove cling film, scatter to taste with thinly sliced pear, cheese, walnuts and plenty of olive oil. Bake at 200°C (400F, gas mark 6) for 35 minutes or until golden.
6. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool before serving.

Sit back and enjoy!

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