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"Patsy R. Smith" <0dopple1@twcny.rr.com>
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:42:45 -0400
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Hi..For the Cosi Bread try this from bellaonline.com:

Rosemary Focaccia (Italian Flatbread) Recipe

Variations: Tomato & Basil, Sage, Vegetable or Cheese

Making focaccia is a very easy way to begin making bread if you have 
never tried it before. You can start with a simple flat bread brushed 
with just a little olive oil and salt, or add almost any topping you 
desire. This recipe is one of my favorites, consisting of chopped 
rosemary with plenty of variations.

2 cups warm water
2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast
4 cups bread flour
2 tsp. salt
extra-virgin olive oil
2 stalks fresh rosemary
kosher salt to taste
pepper to taste

In a large mixing bowl, mix yeast into warm water, then mix in flour 
and salt. Blend with a spoon just until the dough pulls away from the 
sides of the bowl. Cover, allowing the dough to rise, for 
approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Try not to jiggle the bowl excessively.

Brush a baking pan liberally with olive oil. Pour the dough onto the 
pan, then gently brush the surface of the bread with olive oil. With 
your fingers, pull small holes throughout the dough.

Strip some rosemary by simply sliding your hand down the herb in the 
opposite direction. Chop the rosemary to a coarse consistency and 
sprinkle over dough along with salt and pepper. Bake in a 350 F oven 
for 15 to 17 minutes. When serving, try sprinkling with the rosemary 
flowers, which are edible.

Variations:

Tomato & Basil:

Instead of the rosemary, use 10 cherry tomatoes and 6 large fresh 
basil leaves. Space the tomato halves across the surface of the 
focaccia, then sprinkle the shredded basil leaves. Dimple the top 
surface with your finger tips, and then drizzle with the oil and 
sprinkle with coarse salt.

Sage:

Instead of the rosemary, you might add 2-3 tablespoons of fresh 
chopped sage to the dough with some Fresh Parmesan on top.

Vegetable:

Other alternatives are sliced olives, thinly sliced zucchini or 
thinly sliced onions.

Cheese:

Such cheeses as grated Parmesan, Mozzarella, or Fontina are also good.


might be the one....smiles...Pat Smith..