West Coast Focaccia Wedges Recipes

ANTIPASTO FOCACCIA SANDWICH WEDGES

Steps:

• Spread 1/4 cup of the dressing on bottom half of focaccia bread. Layer lettuce, roasted peppers, cheese and salami over dressing.
• Spread cut side of top half of bread with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; place dressing side down over salami. Cut sandwich into wedges to serve.

TURKEY CAESAR FOCACCIA WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut focaccia bread in half horizontally; set aside. In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
• Spoon turkey mixture evenly onto bottom half of bread. Cover with top half of bread. Cut into 6 wedges to serve.

FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water and honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt and remaining 3/4-cup water; mixing until smooth (dough will be wet). Scrape the sides of the bowl clean; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Gently scrape dough directly into pan. With oiled hands, gently spread dough. If dough springs back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Make indentations in the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let rise until doubled in size, 30-40 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

SAGE FONTINA FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup all- purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oil, minced sage and salt. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly 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. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; tilt pan to evenly coat. Add dough; shape to fit pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. For topping, brush dough with 1 teaspoon oil. Top with sage leaves; brush leaves with remaining oil. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.,

WEST COAST FOCACCIA WEDGES

Steps:

• Mix artichoke hearts, bell pepper, cucumber, and salad dressing. Heat focaccia as directed on package. Place 1 focaccia, flat side up, on cutting board. Layer with half the turkey, all the vegetable mixture, remaining turkey, cheese, and sprouts. Top with remaining focaccia, flat side down. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary. Cut into wedges.