Gluten Free Homemade Focaccia Bread

Since coming out with Wholesome Chow's All-Purpose Baking Mix, all I have been making with it is sweet stuff.  So, inspired by my everlasting love of all things Italian (including myself ;) I decided to embark into the wonderful world of bread.

Now, being that I am a pro when it comes to cooking, making bread is not my forte.  In fact, I don't even really know how to make bread (gasp!). But, I decided to give it a go anyhow. 

If I can do it, as can you.

We enjoyed this Focaccia best when sliced into slivers and toasted in the toaster.  Then drizzle it with olive oil and a little bit of balsamic vinegar.  Delicioso!

Gluten Free Homemade Focaccia Bread

Makes 1  9″ round Loaf
  Gluten Free ● Egg Free ● Dairy Free ● Soy Free ● Casein Free

2 1/2 cups  Wholesome Chow's All-Purpose Baking Mix

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Parsley, dried

 

1 tsp Oregano, dried

1/4 tsp Paprika

2 tbsp Rosemary, fresh or dried

 

1 tbsp Active Dry Yeast

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)

Pinch Sugar

 

4 tbsp Olive oil

1 tbsp Agave Nectar or Maple Syrup

1/2 tsp Rice or Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp Flax Meal dissolved in 1/4 cup water

 

Olive Oil, for drizzling and oiling pan

Cornmeal, for dusting

Optional; Olives, Tomatoes, Garlic, Caramelized Onions, etc for topping

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pour about 2 tbsp olive oil into a 9″ round baking pan (or something similar) and dust with cornmeal.
3. Pour yeast into warm water and quickly stir to dissolve.  Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
4. Combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Add yeast mixture to dry mixture, using an electric mixer, blend well for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
6. Whisk together flax meal and 1/4 cup water and add to dough.
7. Add agave, olive oil and vinegar and blend again for 1-2 minutes.
8. Dough will be a little sticky, scoop it into your prepared pan.
9. Put pan into oven.
10. Drizzle with olive oil.
11. Bake for 5 minutes, then TURN UP THE HEAT to 375 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes.
12. Pull pan out of oven and quickly add toppings, if desired, and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until dough becomes cooked all the way through.
13. Let cool for 30 minutes, turn onto cutting board, slice and enjoy!