MINI FOCACCIA RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, the 1/2 cup warm water, and the yeast. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Let sponge stand at room temperature for 2 to 8 hours to ferment.
• Gradually stir in the 1 cup warm water, the 2 teaspoons salt, and just enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
• Grease two large baking sheets; set aside. Punch dough down. Let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough into six equal pieces, using oiled hands, if needed. Place three dough pieces on each baking sheet. Press each piece of dough into a 5-inch circle, making sure there are 2 to 3 inches of space between each dough circle. Brush dough circles with the olive oil. Using the tips of your fingers, make 1/2-inch deep indents over the surface of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. If necessary, re-indent tops of dough rounds. Sprinkle dough rounds lightly with freshly ground black pepper and, if desired, additional coarse salt.
• Bake about 15 minutes* or until lightly browned on the bottom, checking after 8 minutes and popping any large air bubbles with a sharp knife. Cool for 15 minutes on wire racks. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Unroll dough onto cookie sheet. Shape dough to 12x7-inch rectangle. With fingertips, make indentations on top of dough several inches apart. Brush with oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
• Cut focaccia in half horizontally. Spread cut side of bottom of focaccia with Boursin cheese; layer with tomato, basil and turkey. Place top half of focaccia cut side down over turkey. With serrated knife, cut into 12 squares. If desired, cut each square in half diagonally to make 24 triangles. Secure each with toothpick.