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Herb & Parmesan Focaccia

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 Once the focaccia has cooled, it makes a delicious sandwich bread. You can also play with different flavors on the bread itself. Try incorporating fresh chopped rosemary into the dough or topping the dough with thinly sliced tomato before baking.
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Item No. REC2512
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Wheat
  • Contains Dairy
Total Time
1h 45m
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Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 tablespoons ground cornmeal, divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Utensils needed

  • Dough Hook
  • Large Bowl
  • Ninja Sheet Pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Stand Mixer

Instructions

Step 1
Place yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Whisk mixture together, then allow yeast to bloom for 15 minutes 

Step 2
In a separate mixing bowl, combine 5 cups flour, 1 /2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, thyme, and oregano. Once yeast has fully bloomed, set mixer to low and slowly incorporate flour mixture. Allow hook to knead dough for about 3 minutes until a slightly sticky dough ball forms. 

Step 3
Once dough forms, transfer it to a floured surface and knead by hand until it is smooth and not sticky. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large mixing bowl and place dough in bowl. Rotate dough ball to cover it in oil. Wrap bowl in plastic wrap or drape with a kitchen towel. Allow dough to rise for 1 hour. 

Step 4
After an hour, transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a 12 x 11-inch rectangle. 

Step 5
 Sprinkle remaining cornmeal on pan. Mold dough into pan, pressing down with your fingertips. Brush top with 1 /4 cup olive oil. 

Step 6
Install the wire rack on Level 3. Select BAKE, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.

Step 7
When the unit has preheated, place pan on wire rack on Level 3. Close oven door to begin cooking

Step 8
When cooking is complete, remove pan from oven and allow bread to cool before serving.