Focaccia de parmesano y salvia

Ingredientes

• 2 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
• 1 1/2 Cups Warm Water (Approximate)
• 4 - 4 1/2 Cups All-purpose, Unbleached Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 Cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Teaspoons Coarse Cracked Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Sage Leaves, Finely Chopped
• Coarse Salt

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of...: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of the flour, 1 teaspoon black pepper, chopped sage, 1 cup of the parmesan cheese, salt, and yeast.

2. 2

   Add enough warm water to make a sticky...: Add enough warm water to make a sticky dough, and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon and then your hands, adding additional flour as needed to keep dough workable.

3. 3

   Transfer to a floured work surface and knead...: Transfer to a floured work surface and knead by hand for a few minutes or until smooth.

4. 4

   Place in a well oiled bowl, cover with...: Place in a well oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Punch down and place on a 9 x...: Punch down and place on a 9 x 11 oiled baking sheet (or larger for thinner, crispier focaccia).

6. 6

   Dimple the top surface with your finger tips,...: Dimple the top surface with your finger tips, and then drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with coarse salt, remaining teaspoon of black pepper, and remaining parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake...: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.

8. 8

   Serve warm or at room temperature.

9. 9

   To serve, slice into 2 inch by 3...: To serve, slice into 2 inch by 3 inch pieces to serve with dinner, or into 5 x 5 inch squares to use as sandwiches.