I recently bought a breadmaker.  Although I LOVE to knead bread, I haven't had the time for, ohh...10 or so years to do it regularly.  My two growing teens adore this focaccia bread recipe that I adapted from various sources.

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)

• 4 cups whilte flour

• 3 Tablespoons sugar

• 2 Tablespoons instant skim milk powder

• 2 teaspoons yeast

Put ingredients in machine in order above.  Set to "dough" setting.  When it is ready, cut the dough in half, spread into circles on baking sheets or pizza pans.  Brush lightly with olive oil.  Sprinkle on: garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes, basil, rosemary, feta or parmesan cheese (or both!) and a little coarse salt.  Bake in an oven preheated to 450 F. for 10 - 12 minutes.  Enjoy with soup, cheese or Italian style with balsamic vinegar and olive oil (equal parts) swirled in a saucer.  

Bill Hingley bhingley@pacificcoast.net