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Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  •  Cooking spray
  • 3 c all-purpose flour (about 13 1/2 oz)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & quartered
  • 1/4 c shredded Romano cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsps salt, divided
  • 6 oz zucchini, cut into (1/4-inch- thick) slices
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tsps sugar
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/3 c warm water (100° to 110°)
  • 1 package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsps)
  • 1/4 c extravirgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
  • 1/4 c thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions
  • Step #1 Dissolve yeast & sugar in 1 1/3 c warm water & 2 tbsps oil In a large-ish bowl; let this stand 5 mins.
  • Step #2 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
  • Step #3 Combine 2 2/3 c flour, oregano, 1 tsp salt, & fennel seeds; stir well.
  • Step #4 Add flour mixture to yeast mixture, stirring to mix.
  • Step #5 Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
  • Step #6 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 5 mins); add enough of remaining 1/3 c flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel sticky).
  • Step #7 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
  • Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hrs or until doubled in size.
  • Step #9 (Gently press two fingers into dough.
  • Step #10 If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.
  • Step #11 ) Press dough out onto a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #12 Cover up & let rise for 30 mins.
  • Step #13 Preheat grill.
  • Step #14 Combine remaining 2 tbsps oil & balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Step #15 Brush oil mixture evenly over zucchini, bell pepper, & onion.
  • Step #16 Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 tsp salt & black pepper.
  • Step #17 Place vegetables on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #18 Grill zucchini 4 mins on each side or until cooked through.
  • Step #19 Grill bell peppers & onions 6 mins on each side or until tender.
  • Step #20 Remove vegetables from grill.
  • Step #21 Cool completely.
  • Step #22 Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
  • Step #23 Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Step #24 Arrange vegetables evenly over surface of dough, & sprinkle with cheese.
  • Step #25 Bake at 425° for 27 mins or until golden.
  • Step #26 Sprinkle top with basil.
  • Step #27 Transfer to a wire rack; cool 10 mins before serving.
  • Enjoy the Grilled Vegetable Focaccia recipe

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