Whole Wheat Focaccia (Breakmaker Recipe)
Whole Wheat Focaccia (Breakmaker Recipe)
- 1 1/3 Cups Water
- 2 Tbsp. Applesauce or Canola Oil
- 3 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 3 Tbsp. Vital Wheat Gluten Flour
- 3 2/3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 Tbsp. Active Dry Yeast
In mixer bowl, combine water with applesauce or canola oil, honey, and half of combined flour mixture. Mix on high for 4 minutes. Add remaining flour (and additional water if necessary), and mix until dough forms a ball that pulls away from sides. Let rest 5 minutes. Turn onto floured board and knead 1 minute. With your thumbs, make a hole in the center to form a donut shape and place in a mixing bowl that has been sprinkled with a little flour. Cover with plastic wrap and micro-rise until doubled. Place dough on a lightly floured board; roll and stretch into an 8 inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Place on baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal and set aside to rise until puffy, about 10 minutes. Spritz with cooking spray and sprinkle with coarse salt or one of the toppings below. Just before baking, press fingertips into the dough to make deep dimples. Baked in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Tear into chunks or serve in wedges.
Notes
Toppings:
Onion:
1 tsp. Butter or Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Fresh or Dried Parsley
1 Large Yellow or White Onion
Black Pepper to Taste
Directions: Separate onions into rings and saute in butter. Arrange on flatbread. Sprinkle with parsley and black pepper.
Garlic-Parmesan:
1/4 Cup Dried Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
Directions: Combine and sprinkle on flatbread.
Black Olive:
1 Cup Sliced Black Olives
3/4 Cup Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Cumin
Black Pepper to Taste
1 Cup Shredded Cheese (Optional)
Directions: Arrange olives and tomatoes on flatbread. Sprinkle with combined spices. Top with cheese (If Desired).
Apple-Cinnamon:
3/4 Cup Applesauce
1 Apple, Sliced in Very Thin Wedges
1/4 Cup Turbinado Sugar or Sucanat
1 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions: Spread flatbread with applesauce. Arrange apple wedges in a pleasing pattern. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
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