Focaccia Mix In A Jar Food

MULTI-GRAIN FOCACCIA WITH HERBS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• To make the poolish: Whisk the whole wheat flour, steel-cut oats, water and yeast in medium bowl. Cover with plastic and set aside at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight.
• To make the dough: Whisk the all-purpose, whole wheat, and oat flour, flaxseed, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the poolish, water, and olive oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour with a wooden spoon to make a very sticky loose dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Turn the dough out of the bowl onto a well-floured work surface or prep mat. Coat your hands with flour and press dough into a 12 by 8-inch rectangle (long side towards you). Using a bench scraper, fold the dough as you would a business letter. (The dough is very wet and this may seem odd, but just move quickly with the scraper and fold 1 end of the dough over the other. Make sure you brush any raw flour from the surface of the dough before you fold over the second end). Spray with cooking spray and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Fold the dough again like a letter, and rest for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Divide the olive oil among 2 pans and swirl to coat the pan. Divide dough in half and transfer a piece to each pan, turn dough over to coat both sides with oil, then press dough evenly into the pans. Scatter the garlic, thyme, and rosemary over the top and press the toppings into the dough with your fingers. Sprinkle with sea salt and scatter the cheese on top. (See Cook's Note.)
• Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Slip focaccia from the pans and cool on a rack.

HERBED FOCACCIA BREAD MIX

Steps:

• Combine all of the herbs and mix well.
• If you cannot find savory or lavender, don't worry about it.
• Store in a small zip-lock bag.
• Use in Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix, or on top of meats, or in salad dressings.
• Assemble, your dry ingredients in a quart size zip-lock bag, and mix them well in the bag.
• You can do this by sealing it and then turning it over and over.
• For storing your Bread Mix, you can place it in a Mason Jar.
• I like to get some pretty material and glue to the lid of the Mason Jar, then hot glue some pretty lace around the lip of the jar.
• Or if you do not wish to use Jars, you can buy some clear cellophane bags, and store your mix in it, and tie the top with colorful ribbon and attach a cute gift card with the instructions on how to make your Herbed Focaccia Bread.
• Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix Ingredients: 1 Package Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix, 1 Packet (1/4 ounce) quick rise active dry yeast, 1-1/2 Cups Warm Water, 1 Egg, lightly beaten, and 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or Vegetable Oil).
• In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
• In a large bowl, place the Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix.
• Add the beaten egg, the water/yeast, and the olive oil to the dry ingredients.
• Mix with a wooden spoon.
• The dough will be somewhat sticky.
• Flour a flat surface.
• Turn the bread dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
• Place the dough in a large bowl and cover with a light dish towel.
• Let it rise in a warm place.
• When the focaccia has risen to double its size, divide it in two.
• Reshape each ball of dough into a round shape much like a pizza crust.
• Place in a 9' round cake pan.
• Brush lightly with additional olive oil.
• If you have time, let it rise for a short time (but not above the top of the pan).
• Bake it in a preheated 350 degree oven, about 20-25 minutes.
• Serve with olive oil or butter.
• Write or type these instructions on your gift card and attach to your container for gift giving.

FOCACCIA GIFT MIX

Steps:

• Mix:.
• Combine and store in an airtight container.
• Focaccia:.
• Blend the mix, warm water, and 2 tbls. oil with a dough hook or wooden spoon until smooth. If it is dry, add water by the tablespoon. If it sticks, add a bit of flour. Knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, turn to oil all over, cover and let rise until doubled.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Punch the dough down and roll into a 13X9" rectangle.
• Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt; bake 5 minutes. Pop air bubbles with a fork and continue baking until golden, about 8 minutes more. Remove from pan and cut into 3" squares.
• Serve warm with pesto. Enjoy!
• Write the recipe out and attach to jar with a pretty ribbon.