Oregano and Asiago Focaccia
From: Vegetarian TimesFeel free to top the focaccia with sliced green olives or thinly sliced red onions and serve with olive oil for dipping.
Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons roasted garlic olive oil, plus more for greasing bowl
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons finely chopped oregano, plus 1 tablespoon whole leaves, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/4-ounce package rapid-rise yeast
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
Directions
1. Rub large bowl with roasted garlic olive oil. Combine flour, chopped oregano, sugar, salt, yeast, and dried oregano in large bowl. Stir in 1 2/3 cup warm water, and continue to stir 2 minutes (dough will seem wet and sticky). Transfer to prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in warm place for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.
2. Line baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Stir cheese into dough. Transfer to baking sheet and spread to sides of sheet with wet fingers. Brush top with 1-1/2 tablespoons roasted garlic olive oil, and sprinkle whole oregano leaves over top. Let rise 1 hour, or until dough is level with sides of pan. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack before unmolding and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 216, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 929 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, Sugars 3 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
More Great Recipe Ideas from Vegetarian Times
- Sherried Kabocha Soup with Spiced Pepitas
- Smoky Baby Portobello Sliders
- Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Golden Garlic, Tomatoes, and Sage
- Roasted Leeks with Poached Eggs and Warm Spinach Salad
- The Heart-Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World






