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Zucchini Focaccia

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:40:54 -0700
v102.n031.10
With the abundance of zucchini now and coming up, here is a recipe to use 
up some ...

                       *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Zucchini Focaccia

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List        Breads
                  Food Processor/Blender           Low Fat
                  Vegetables

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3      C             Grated Zucchini
     1      Tbsp          Salt
     3 3/4  C             All-Purpose Flour -- Unbleached
                          Divided Use
     1      C             Whole Wheat Flour
     1 1/2  C             Warm Water -- (110-115F)
     1      Tbsp          Active Dry Yeast -- Or
                          1 Packet (1/4 Oz) Active Dry Yeast
     3      Tbsp          Olive Oil -- Plus
                          Additional For Brushing
                          Kosher Salt -- Or
                          Coarse Sea Salt

Combine zucchini and salt in a colander. Set aside for 30 minutes to drain. 
Squeeze out excess moisture.

In a food processor or large bowl, combine zucchini, 3 1/4 cups white flour 
and all whole-wheat flour. Pulse, or toss to mix. Measure warm water into a 
glass measure; add yeast and stir until foamy. Make sure yeast is 
completely dissolved. Stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil. In food processor 
with motor running, pour water mixture through feed tube and process until 
dough forms into a ball. Continue processing 1 minute to knead dough.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until springy and 
elastic, about 5 minutes. As you knead, add as little of remaining 1/2 cup 
unbleached flour as possible; dough should be easily handled and slightly 
sticky, not dry.

Place dough ball in a well-oiled large bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let 
rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 500 F. Brush 2 pizza pans with oil. Stretch dough to fit 
pans. Dimple surface of dough with fingertips. Cover and set aside to rise 
in a warm place about 30 minutes. Generously brush top of one of the 
focaccia with oil so it pools in the dimples. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 
12 to 15 minutes, until top and bottom crusts are golden. Repeat with 
second focaccia. Serve warm or cooled.

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NOTES : Cal 159.9
Total Fat 3g
Sat Fat 0.4g
Carb 28.8g
Fiber 1.4g
Pro 4.6g
Sod 402mg
CFF 16.9%