Cornbread Focaccia Recipe
Ingredients :
1 (1/4-oz.) envelope rapid-rise
yeast
1 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced
tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
How To Make Cornbread Focaccia :
Step 1
Combine rapid-rise yeast, warm
water, and sugar in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes or until mixture
bubbles.
Step 2
Stir together 2 cups flour and next
3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture and 2 Tbsp. oil until well
blended (dough will be sticky). Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and
knead until smooth and elastic (about 3 to 5 minutes). Place in a well-greased
bowl, turning to grease top. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 15 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle cornmeal onto a baking
sheet. Place dough on baking sheet, and roll into a 12-inch square, sprinkling
with flour as needed to prevent sticking (about 1 Tbsp.). Cover with plastic
wrap, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 400°. Brush doughwith balsamic vinegar. Gently press end of a wooden spoon into top of dough,
forming indentations. Top with tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil.
Step 5
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until
golden and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes, and cut into squares.