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Title: Schiacciata Con Noci (Cornmeal Flatbread with Walnuts) Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Snacks, Vegetarian Yield: 1 Schiacciat 2 1/2 ts Dried yeast 1 1/3 c Warm water 1 tb Olive oil, optional 3/4 c Cornmeal 3 c Unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 ts Salt 3/4 c Walnuts Olive oil Salt Stir the yeast into the water & let proof for 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil. Combine the cornmeal, flour & salt. Whisk 2 c of htis mixture into the yeast. Stir in the remainder & then knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Knead in the walnuts. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover & let rise until doubled. Stretch or roll the dough to fit an 10 1/2" X 15 1/2" oiled baking sheet. Cover & let rise till doubled. Preheat the oven to 400F. Just before baking, make dimples ni the surface of the dough with your knuckles & drizzle with a wash of olive oil & sprinkle with salt. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden. Serve hot or at room temperature. This focaccia can be served either as a snack or as a part of an antipasto or as an hors d'oeuvre. Or simply serve it in place of bread. File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip |