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Focaccia Versiliese  
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Teaspoon dried yeast  
Cup warm water  
Tablespoon olive oil  
Tablespoon rosemary, chopped  
sage leaves, torn  
1/2 Ounce olives, pitted  
Tablespoon garlic, minced  
Cup unbleached all−purpose flour  
Cup corn flour  
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Teaspoon salt  
Teaspoon olive oil  
Stir the yeast into a alrge mixing bowl with the water & let proof for 10  
minutes. Stir in the olive oil, rosemary, sage, olives & garlic. Using a  
wooden spoon, mix in the flours & salt & stir until the dough is thick &  
smooth. Knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is firm & elastic.  
Set the dough in a lightly oiled container, cover with plastic wrap & let  
rise until doubled. Turn the dough onto an oiled 10 1/2" X 15 1/2" baking  
pan & stretch it to fit. If it won't fit, let it rest for 10 minutes & try  
again. Cover with a towel & leave until it has half risen, about 30 minutes.  
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0 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 400F. Just before baking, dimple  
the top of the dough with your fingertips & sprinkle with some extra salt &  
ts of oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Slide off baking sheet  
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onto a rack & let cool for a few minutes before eating warm or at room  
temperature.  
VARIATION: Focaccia Dolce. Substitute 2 oz raisins & 1 oz pine nuts for the  
olives, herbs & garlic. Soak the raisins in warm water for 30 minutes before  
using & toast the pine nuts.  
Focaccia Versiliese  
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