1 bn Parsley; leaves only
1 bn Rosemary; leaves only
1 bn Sage; leaves only
4 cl Garlic
1/3 c Olive oil
1 tb Salt plus
1/4 ts Salt
9 c Flour
1 tb Sugar
1 ts Dried oregano
1 ts Dried basil
1/3 c Grated parmesan cheese
1 pk Dry yeast; 1/4-oz.
4 1/2 c Warm water
Recipe by: Los Angeles Times 1-14-98 Puree parsley, rosemary, sage, garlic,
olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in blender until mixture resembles pesto.
Combine flour, sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, oregano, basil, Parmesan
cheese and 3 tablespoons herb pesto in mixing bowl and mix to combine at
low speed with dough hook attachment. Dissolve yeast in warm water and pour
slowly into mixing bowl and mix at low speed until dough is soft, smooth
and sticky. Cover dough and allow to rise in warm place until doubled in
bulk, about 1 hour. Transfer to greased 17×13-inch baking sheet and pat and
smooth dough with wet hands into corners of baking sheet. Rub top of dough
with remaining pesto mixture. Make indentations with fingertips throughout
dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. Bake at
350 degrees until golden brown, about 45 minutes, turning focaccia once in
oven halfway through cooking. Turn out onto wire rack to cool. Cut into
squares.
Yields
24 Servings