Preparation time: 10 minutes

Rising time: 30 to 45 minutes

Baking time: 15 to 20 minutes

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• Focaccia

Focaccia is a flatbread, similar to pizza. One of the easiest yeast breads you will ever make, this downsized recipe is full of flavor. It makes a 4x8-inch bread that is about 1½ inches thick. Like most gluten-free yeast breads, this one is best when eaten the same day it is baked.

MAKES 8 pieces (one 4x8-inch flatbread)

Dough

• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup warm (110°F) milk of choice
• ¾ cup Carol’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; or ½ teaspoon dried, crushed in your palm
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon (dash) salt
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the pan
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Topping

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ⅛ teaspoon (dash) kosher or coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or soy Parmesan

1. Make the dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Generously coat a 4x8-inch nonstick pan (gray, not black) with olive oil.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the yeast-milk mixture and all of the remaining dough ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. The dough will be very soft and sticky.

3. With a wet spatula, spread the dough evenly in the pan. Cover with lightly greased aluminum foil and let rise at room temperature (75°F to 85°F) until the dough is doubled in height, 30 to 45 minutes.

4. While the bread rises, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Sprinkle the dough with the topping of oil, rosemary, salt, and Parmesan. Bake the focaccia until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 8 pieces with an electric or serrated knife. Serve slightly warm.

Per piece: 95 calories; 2g protein; 4g total fat; 1g fiber; 13g carbohydrates; 24mg cholesterol; 97mg sodium