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Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• bread flour
• sugar
• salt
• olive oil
• butter
• margarine
• garlic powder
• parmesan cheese
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over water in a bowl; let stand until dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil; beat with a sturdy spoon until dough begins to pull away from sides of the bowl. Cover bowl; set aside in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead briefly. Roll dough to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness or to the size of a baking sheet.
4. 4 Grease a baking sheet; place dough on the prepared baking sheet. Spread butter evenly over top; sprinkle with garlic powder, followed by Parmesan cheese, then mozzarella cheese. Rest while oven preheats.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

By Gina Izzy Shores

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve sugar in water in a 2-cup measuring cup; gently stir in yeast. Let stand until yeast softens and top is foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Whisk 3 3/4 cups flour and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour yeast mixture into well; stir gently, starting from the middle, until a sticky dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead, adding more flour if needed, until dough is elastic and no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Oil a large bowl; add dough and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with one rack in center position and one rack in lowest position.
5. 5 Fill a roasting pan with water; place on lower rack. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
6. 6 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Form into 1 large loaf (or 6 sandwich loaves), tapering the end(s). Place loaf (or loaves) on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch, across top(s). Cover with a dry towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
7. 7 Uncover loaf (or loaves); bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until top is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes depending on size of the loaves.

By NWMama

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• honey
• bread flour
• butter
• salt
• whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey in a large bowl to dissolve.
3. 3 Add 5 cups bread flour, and stir to combine.
4. 4 Let sit for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
5. 5 Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, remaining 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour.
6. 6 Transfer dough to a floured work surface and gradually knead in remaining 2 cups whole wheat flour.
7. 7 Knead until dough starts to pull away from the work surface, adding more whole wheat flour if necessary; dough should be a bit tacky to the touch, but not too sticky.
8. 8 Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough.
9. 9 Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
10. 10 Grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough, and divide it into 3 loaves.
11. 11 Place in the prepared loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
12. 12 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 25 to 30 minutes, do not overbake.
13. 13 Lightly brush the tops of the loaves with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter when done to prevent crust from getting hard.
14. 14 Cool completely. Enjoy!

By Nita Crabb

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• pickle juice
• water
• vegetable oil
• salt
• white sugar
• wheat germ
• rolled oat
• whole wheat flour
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Put dill pickle juice, water, vegetable oil, salt, white sugar, wheat germ, oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine.
2. 2 Select Sandwich and Three-Pound Loaf settings; press Start. Cycle should take about 3 hours 10 minutes to complete.
3. 3 Remove loaf from bread pan and allow to cool on wire rack at least 20 minutes before slicing.

By Curmudgeon

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• white sugar
• milk
• egg
• salt
• bread flour
• garlic
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy.
2. 2 Meanwhile, generously oil a large bowl.
3. 3 Stir sugar, milk, egg, and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix in enough flour to make a soft dough.
4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes.
5. 5 Place dough in the prepared oil, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6. 6 Punch down dough on a lightly floured surface, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball; you should have about 14. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
7. 7 Meanwhile, preheat a large grill pan over high heat.
8. 8 Roll each piece of dough into a thin circle.
9. 9 Brush some melted butter on the preheated grill pan. Place a few pieces of dough in the pan (as many as you can fit) and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush butter onto the uncooked sides, flip, and cook until browned, 2 to 4 more minutes. Remove from the grill and repeat to cook the remaining naan.
10. 10 Enjoy!

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• egg
• olive oil
• honey
• molasses
• chia seed
• whole wheat flour
• salt
• cooking spray
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Place warm water, egg, olive oil, honey, molasses, chia seeds, whole wheat flour, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed by the manufacturer. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
2. 2 Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Form dough into 12 buns and arrange on the baking sheet. Let rise until doubled in size, about 55 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until buns are golden brown, about 14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Brush with melted butter.

By L Perdue

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• water
• honey
• molasses
• vegetable oil
• egg
• lemon juice
• whole wheat flour
• flax seed
• cracked wheat
• sunflower seed
• salt
• bread flour

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. In a large bowl, mix remaining 3 1/2 cups warm water, honey, molasses, oil, eggs, and lemon juice. Mix well. Add yeast mixture and stir.
2. 2 Gradually add 5 cups whole wheat flour beating well after each addition. Add flax, cracked wheat, and sunflower seeds, stir well.
3. 3 Let stand for 20 minutes, until mixture is very light. Stir in salt and the rest of the flours until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
4. 4 Knead 10 to 15 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Put into a greased bowl and cover, let rise in the oven with light on until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Punch down and shape into 6 round balls. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
6. 6 Form into loaves and let rise covered in oven until doubled. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) 25-35 minutes.

By Dee Dee

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• bread flour
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place the warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand until yeast has dissolved and is foamy, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Measure flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture and cold water. Use a sturdy spoon to mix it together until sticky and difficult to stir, but nevertheless thoroughly combined. Cover and allow to ferment for 24 hours in the refrigerator before using.
3. 3 Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To use, rinse a measuring cup in cool water, scoop out the amount of starter needed, and bring to room temperature.

By THYCOOK

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• sugar
• olive oil
• salt
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water, sugar and yeast together until dissolved. Add the olive oil and the salt. Stir in the flour until well blended. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Pat dough into pan or on to a pizza stone using fingers dipped in olive oil. If desired sprinkle basil, thyme or other seasonings on crust. Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated 425 degree oven.

By Jody

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• salt
• olive oil
• all-purpose flour
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Add ingredients in the order suggested by your manufacturer. Set bread-maker for dough setting and start machine. When the unit signals, remove dough.
2. 2 Pat dough into 12x15-inch jelly roll pan or greased 12-inch round pizza pan. Let stand 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Spread pizza sauce over dough. Sprinkle toppings over sauce. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

By Kathi

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• white sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• bread flour
• corn oil
• salt
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast and sugar in water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, bread flour, corn oil, and salt together in a bowl; add yeast mixture and knead on a work surface using about 1/2 all-purpose flour until well mixed. Let dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size; about 2 hours.

By Jacob Hinchman

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• chablis wine
• olive oil
• fennel seed
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl.
2. 2 Combine flour, wine, oil, fennel seeds, and salt in a large stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Knead on low speed. Add yeast mixture slowly. Continue to mix until a smooth ball is formed and dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Remove dough from the bowl; knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
5. 5 Cut the dough into 2-inch cross sections; roll into 1/2-inch-diameter "tubes." Cut tubes lengthwise into 1/4-inch cross sections. Roll each from the center out; fold ends over one another.
6. 6 Boil taralli in the hot water in groups of 10 until they rise to the top, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon. Continue with remaining taralli. Let dry for 4 hours.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place dried taralli onto baking sheets.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven, flipping as needed, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Dan Ambrosini

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
3. 3 Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface, and knead with greased hands until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
4. 4 Fry golf ball-sized pieces of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.

By Carmela Sagendorf

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• honey
• water
• bread flour
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• italian seasoning
• salt
• butter
• garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line baking pans with parchment paper.
2. 2 Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt into the yeast mixture. Beat until smooth and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Let rest, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pinch off about 3 tablespoons. Roll into a log shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
6. 6 While breadsticks are baking, mix butter, garlic salt, and remaining Italian seasoning together.
7. 7 Brush butter mixture onto the breadsticks and continue to bake until golden brown, about 3 minutes more.

By christina fightmaster

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• olive oil
• garlic
• bread flour
• sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place the ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Close the lid, select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
2. 2 When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough and knead into a tight ball on a lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stretch the dough out to fit your desired pizza pan. Let rise for about 20 minutes for a thicker crust.
4. 4 Top with sauce, cheese and desired pizza toppings. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is lightly browned on the bottom when you lift up to take a peek.

By KATHYP100

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• semolina flour
• white sugar
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place all ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle.
2. 2 Remove after rise cycle and use with your favorite pizza recipe.

By Marian Collins

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• bread flour
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir yeast, sugar, and warm water together in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir 2 cups of bread flour and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil; beat with dough hook on medium speed until dough is soft and slightly tacky, about 8 minutes, adding up to 3 tablespoons more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition.
4. 4 Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. (Alternatively, cover and let rise in the refrigerator overnight.)
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) with oven rack positioned in lower third. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Shape into a round and roll into a thin crust. Place on a large parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza pan.
6. 6 Top with desired pizza sauce and toppings. Brush edges with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted bubbly, about 12 to 15 minutes.
8. 8 Serve and enjoy.

By Phyllis

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• milk
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• romano cheese
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Lightly grease a large mixing bowl.
2. 2 Stir flour and eggs into yeast mixture; beat on medium-low speed for about 10 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add cheese and softened butter; beat a few minutes more, until fully incorporated. Dough will be very sticky. Scoop dough into greased mixing bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour. Deflate dough and gently fold it over itself; cover and let rise again for 1 hour.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans or a tube pan.
4. 4 Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Divide the dough in half, if using loaf pans, or shape it into a log if using a tube pan. Transfer dough to prepared pan(s). Let rise for 30 minutes.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when their bottoms are tapped, about 60 minutes. Remove from pans and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

By connie263

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• olive oil
• sugar
• salt
• bread flour
• garlic
• oregano
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, olive oil, sugar, salt in pan of bread machine Add flour, then sprinkle garlic on flour. Lastly add yeast.
2. 2 Turn machine on dough cycle. As the dough mixes, sprinkle on oregano and basil until it suits you for color and taste. Let mix for about 15 to 30 minutes. Let the dough rest from 5 to 30 minutes. The longer it rests, the thicker and more tasty the crust. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
3. 3 Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Spray a large pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on pan and add your choice of pizza toppings.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

By Richard Maloy

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Add sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
3. 3 Stir in 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Beat in salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until soft and smooth. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
5. 5 Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise again.
6. 6 Once doubled, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
8. 8 Mist loaves with water and place in the preheated oven.
9. 9 Bake until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake.

By Christine Darrock

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• honey
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, dissolve honey and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Add 1 cup flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined and then work in the last cup of flour. Knead the dough until smooth, elastic, and soft, about 7 minutes. Add only enough flour to keep the dough from being sticky. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Place in greased 9x13 inch pan or baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Poke dimples in the bread and drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

By Shanna Marsh

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• brown sugar
• olive oil
• salt
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir oil and salt into yeast mixture. Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Knead dough, adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until dough is no longer sticky. Place dough into an oiled bowl.
3. 3 Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Punch down dough and form it into a tight ball. Allow dough to relax for 1 minute before rolling out.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
6. 6 If baking dough on a pizza stone, place toppings on dough and bake immediately. If baking dough on a pan, lightly oil the pan and let dough rise for 15 to 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By JASON SHARP

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• olive oil
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour; stir well to combine. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour is absorbed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Pat or roll the dough into a sheet and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
6. 6 Bake focaccia in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on desired crispness. If you like it moist and fluffy, then you'll have to wait just about 10 minutes. If you like it crunchier and darker in the outside, you may have to wait 20 minutes.

By Sam

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• salt
• water
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in warm water and oil until dough comes together.

By Gudny Bjorg Kjaerbo

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• sugar
• salt
• olive oil
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl mix together the warm water (110 degrees), yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Stir in 2 cups of the flour in order to make a soft ball. Knead in additional flour so that dough is soft and not sticky. Place kneaded dough in a medium size greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
2. 2 Punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape. Place onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.

By Dee

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• white sugar
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Pour warm water into the bread machine pan; add flour on top of water. Sprinkle over yeast, salt, and sugar. Set the machine on the dough setting, and push the start button.
3. 3 When the machine signals that the dough is finished, transfer dough to a well-floured work surface.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
5. 5 Roll or stretch dough out into a thin crust about 14 inches in diameter, leaving dough thick at the edge. Place dough onto a 14-inch pizza baking sheet; brush dough with olive oil.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes; remove and top with desired ingredients before final baking.

By Healthy Boy

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• potato
• bread flour
• water
• sugar
• olive oil
• salt
• tomato
• black olive
• water
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Place potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
2. 2 Peel potato; mash in a large bowl with a fork. Pour in flour and mix well with your fingertips. Rub together until mixture is even and free of lumps.
3. 3 Combine 1 cup water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 5 tablespoons olive oil.
4. 4 Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture; mix, adding remaining 1 cup water a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Mix in 1 tablespoon salt.
5. 5 Knead dough on a clean work surface until smooth and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
6. 6 Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place dough on the baking sheet; stretch into the corners. Arrange tomatoes and olives over dough.
7. 7 Mix remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl. Brush mixture over dough. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon salt on top. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise for 30 minutes.
8. 8 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
9. 9 Bake focaccia on the lower rack of the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lift up with a fork to check bottom is golden brown. Transfer to the middle rack and bake until top is golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle oregano on top.

By Alemarsi

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• shortening
• salt
• sugar
• italian seasoning
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl; stir until yeast is dissolved. Let stand until yeast forms a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl; add shortening, salt, sugar, and Italian seasoning. Stir in flour by hand until dough comes together.
3. 3 Turn dough out on a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with a moist towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
4. 4 Punch dough down gently. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes for air to release. Roll into a ball; spread and stretch over the bottom of a pizza pan. Let rise for 15 minutes before topping and baking.

By copetenn

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• cornmeal
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• salt
• egg white
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Dissolve yeast in 2 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, lightly grease a large bowl. Lightly grease two baking sheets and dust with cornmeal. Set aside.
4. 4 Add 4 cups flour, oil, and salt to yeast mixture; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined after each addition.
5. 5 When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place dough into the greased bowl and turn until coated. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
6. 6 Punch dough down and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 4-inch round loaf; place four loaves onto each prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
8. 8 Whisk egg white and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Brush 1/2 of the egg wash over loaves.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush loaves again with remaining egg wash and continue to bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.
10. 10 Make bread bowls by cutting a 1/2-inch thick slice from the top of each loaf. Scoop out bread in the center, leaving a 3/4-inch thick shell.
11. 11 Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.

By Kerri Skrudland

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• water
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add water, oil, and yeast mixture; mix well.
3. 3 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough forms a solid lump, about 5 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. 5 Divide dough in half and spread out onto 2 pizza pans, making two 16-inch pizzas.

By Kalyna