Italian Anchovy Focaccia Bread Recipes

ITALIAN ANCHOVY FOCACCIA BREAD

Steps:

• First gently mix the Anna Tipo "00" Flour with the semolina in a bowl. Dissolve the yeast in a 3/4 cup of lukewarm water and set aside. Combine the flour with 2 tsp of sugar (which will help dough rise), then begin kneading the mixture on a wooden board, gradually adding the yeast and water mixture a little at a time; next, add 6 oz. milk, 1/4 cup oil, and finally 2 tsp fine salt. Shape the dough into a ball, then transfer to a bowl and cover with a moist towel. Set it aside in a warm location and let it rise for at least 1 hour. Coat a rectangular baking tray with a mixture of Rouses Organic Sicilian Olive Oil and water. Stretch the dough over the baking tray, press fingertips to poke deep dents all over the surface of the dough, then drizzle the surface with more of the Rouses Organic Sicilian Olive Oil and water emulsion. Cover with a towel and set aside for at least 30 minutes to rise. Press Rouses Sicilian Pitted Olives and grape tomatoes into the dough. Sprinkle with Scalia Sicilian Anchovy fillets, oregano, coarse salt. Brush with more emulsion of Rouses Organic Sicilian Olive Oil and water if surface looks too dry, then bake for 20-25 minutes at 320°F. Remove from the oven and from the baking tray, then cut into slices before serving.

MOM'S ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.