Focaccia Bread Mix

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 12 cups flour
• 4 cups cornmeal
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups water (120 degrees, be very careful not to get it too hot you'll kill the yeast and ruin the bread)
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 4 cups bread, mix

Recipe

• 1 bread mix---------.
• 2 mix well in a large tub or bowl.
• 3 if you like herbs in your bread, add 2 t sweet basil, or a mix of italian herbs.
• 4 mix well with a wire whisk.
• 5 then put in plastic containers to store.
• 6 to bake----------------.
• 7 mix and blend well.
• 8 no need to knead, just mix well, until the dough is smooth, makes a firm ball, and is not sticky.
• 9 if sticky, add some more flour until it's firm.
• 10 put it in the refrigerator and let it sit for a day.
• 11 if you don't have a day, let it rise for a couple of hours, punching it down when it doubles.
• 12 this will develop a much better flavor and crust.
• 13 if your in a hurry the dough can go into the oven as soon as you roll it out, and let it rise for 15 minutes.
• 14 this is a very forgiving recipe so don't worry.
• 15 now when your ready to bake, separate the dough into 3 pieces.
• 16 with a little flour scattered on your counter, roll each piece of dough out into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
• 17 set on greased baking sheets.
• 18 then let the dough proof or raise for 15 minutes.
• 19 then put your fingers into the dough, making some impressions, brush with melted butter or olive oil, and then very lightly with italian sauce.
• 20 get creative with your toppings if you want.
• 21 parmesan, and fresh rosemary are great.
• 22 bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes until nicely browned and crusty.
• 23 the bottom should be brown as well.
• 24 brush again with melted butter or olive oil.
• 25 now when the bread has cooled, wrap in plastic wrap completely, and freeze.