Italian Herb and Garlic Focaccia Bread Mix

• Makes a large 15-inch bread
• Includes Italian garlic and herb packet
• Can be made on a 11x15-inch baking sheet or 14 or 15-inch pizza pan
• Easy and fast, with a single rise and 15-minute baking time
• Yeast packet is enclosed.

This is a fabulous bread that's easy to make! Bake it in your oven. It only takes 15 minutes to bake.

Suggestions for pizza toppings: To make a meal out of your foccacia, dress it up like a pizza. Spread it with spaghetti or pizza sauce. Add the packaged herb topping for authentic flavors. If you like, press fresh greens such as arugula, spinach, or dandelion around the perimeter to create an attractive border for other toppings. Add mozzarella or another cheese, red and yellow peppers, cooked and quartered new potatoes, sautŽed onions, tomato slices, roasted garlic, kalamata or green olives, anchovies, or cooked but not-too-crisp bacon. Press the toppings into the dough for a chewier crust but let the bread rest for ten minutes after adding these ingredients and prior to baking.

For bread sticks: Turn the dough out onto a greased countertop. Roll the dough until 3/8-inch thick. With a sharp knife, slice the dough into 3/4 inch wide strips for crisp breadsticks and 1 1/2 inch wide strips for chewier breadsticks. Place on a prepared pan, cover, and let rise for about 40 minutes. Brush with the herb and oil mixture. Bake at 400¡F for 13 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Serve as appetizers or as an easy after school snack with olive oil, spaghetti, or marinara sauce for dipping.