Focaccia (Italian Flatbread)

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   Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the rosemary, salt, and yeast in a large bowl thoroughly.

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   Add 3 tablespoons oil and the hot water.

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   Beat on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.

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   Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.

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   Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.

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   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.

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   Knead 5 to 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

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   Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.

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   Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double.

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    (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)

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    Punch down dough.

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    Brush 12-inch pizza pan or large cookie sheet with oil.

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    Press dough in pizza pan or flatten into 12 inch circle on cookie sheet.

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    Make depressions, with fingers about 2 inches apart, into dough.

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    Brush with oil; sprinkle with pepper.

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    Let rise uncovered in warm place 30 minutes.

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    Heat oven to 400F (200C).

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    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Brush with additional oil.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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