Easy Cheesy Or Focaccia Bread

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   Lightly grease a pizza pan or large baking sheet.

2. 2

   Without trying to completely cover pan surface, evenly pat out dough until 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick.

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   Spread oil over top of dough.

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   Evenly sprinkle with cheese, hot red pepper flakes and salt.

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   Let rise, uncovered, until doubled, from 15 to 30 minutes.

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   Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

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   Then, using your index finger, poke holes in bread right down to pan, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.

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   Bake in centre of preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes.

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   Slide bread off pan and onto a cooling rack.

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    FOR FOCACCIA:

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    Replace cheddar with 1/2 cup (125 mL) Parmesan cheese.

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    Omit hot red pepper flakes.

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    Sprinkle with 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) rosemary or Italian seasonings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.