Honey Garlic Focaccia with Rosemary and Roasted Peppers

• cups all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄2 - 3 cups
• package fast rising yeast↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• cup water↗3⁄4 cup
• tablespoons honey↗5 tablespoons
• tablespoon olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic1 tablespoon
• cornmeal↗
• tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers, drained6 tablespoons
• teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt.

2. 2

   Heat water, 4 T honey and oil until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

4. 4

   Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 6 equal pieces.

7. 7

   Roll each to 4 x 5-inch oval.

8. 8

   Sprinkle 2 large baking sheets with cornmeal.

9. 9

   Place dough pieces on sheets.

10. 10

    Sprinkle each piece with 1 tablespoon roasted pepper and 1/4 teaspoon rosemary.

11. 11

    Cover; let rise in warm, draft‑free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

12. 12

    Bake at 400 °F for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.

13. 13

    Warm remaining 1 tablespoon honey; drizzle on top of focaccias.

14. 14

    Remove from sheets; cool on wire rack.

15. 15

    Bread Machine Variation 1 (all‑size machines): Measure 2‑2/3 cups flour, yeast, salt, water, 1/4 cup honey, oil and garlic into bread machine pan as suggested by manufacturer.

16. 16

    Process on dough/manual cycle.

17. 17

    When complete, remove dough to floured surface; knead in additional flour if necessary to make dough easy to handle.

18. 18

    Roll out dough and proceed as directed.