Foccacia Bread
Ingredients
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1. Pour warm water into a large bowl, stir in the sugar, and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let sit for 10 or so minutes or until frothy. 2. Stir in the Olive Oil and 2 cups of flour and beat with egg beaters (or Kitchen Aid etc.) until smooth and elastic. Stir in remaining flour until it is smooth but firm. 3. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 ish minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl (grease with olive oil), turning the dough in the bowl so it is greased all over. Cover with a tea towel and let rise for 30 mintues. 4. Punch risen dough down, and divide in half. Form each half into a small round and place on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes. 5. Brush tops with Olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with sea salt, cracked pepper, and torn Rosemary. Bake in a 375*F oven for 25-30 minutes. 6. Cut into wedges and serve with Balsamic vinegar.
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