*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              SCHIACCIATA CON NOCI (CORNMEAL FLATBREAD WITH

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Italian
                Snacks                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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.
 


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