{"product_id":"italian-herb-and-cheese-focaccia-bread-mix-copy","title":"Italian Herb and Cheese Focaccia Bread Mix (with directions for Sweet Potato Oven Fries)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the bottom of this page, see the directions for sweet potato oven fries!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting to know focaccia: Questions and Answers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is focaccia bread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It's an Italian flatbread that can be baked in a round or rectangular pan. It's dimpled and brushed with olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's incredibly versatile. You can load it like a pizza, split it and make sandwiches, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euse it like bread sticks, or tear it apart and use it for dipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the main way? \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is no main way. They are all popular: Put toppings on it, use it as an accompaniment to a meal with or without dipping, or make sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use it? \u003c\/strong\u003eI love focaccia sandwiches, but I also use focaccia as an appetizer or a snack. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you dip it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything. I most often dip it in marinara--but that's handy. Roasted garlic oil is wonderful, and so is a cheese sauce. You'll find recipes below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my kids like it?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your kids like bread sticks or your sandwiches, they will.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to make?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it's extremely simple. Mix it in your stand-type mixer, press it into a pan, top it, and bake it. Instructions are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the bread rise until it's puffy, which will take 45 minutes to an hour. Then bake it for 15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you top it? \u003c\/strong\u003eThat's the fun part! It comes with a spice and herb packet. Mix that in a measure of olive oil. Use your fingers to dimple the bread and pour the seasoning over the bread, and then bake it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you make a sandwich? \u003c\/strong\u003eSlice it most of the way through, use the uncut portion as a hinge, and load it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick is the bread?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a flatbread—one to three inches thick, depending on the pan you use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the pictures look kind of artsy. What are they using for decorations?\u003c\/strong\u003e I'm more interested in eating my food than playing with it, but they're having fun—you'll see green pepper slices, tomatoes, herbs, and onions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you top yours with? \u003c\/strong\u003eI guess I like to experiment, too. In preparing this, I found tomatoes, grated cheese, herbs, and one loaded with onions and thinly sliced potatoes. That one had a white sauce.  But most of the time, I just use the herb packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou do have fun, don't you!\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes, I love the bread and I love making it. Most of our neighbors love it too.  It's fun to give away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTell me again, what pans do you use?\u003c\/strong\u003e I usually use a 15-inch pizza pan, but I've also used a baking sheet or even a large frying pan. I've divided the dough and made smaller breads.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFor ways to use your focaccia, see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Focaccia Library: Ways to Use Focaccia.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/the-focaccia-library-under-construction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Focaccia Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003eYou can't possibly mess this up. It's very easy to make, and it's fun to get creative. You only have to let it rise once. It comes with its own Italian seasoning packet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003eAdd this to your cart. It's a crazy good bread. It's a fun, easy meal!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDennis Weaver\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/174626163_l_normal_none_focaccia_art_reduced_600x600.jpg?v=1717609199\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBring a Taste of Italy to Your Kitchen!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Italian Cheese and Herb Focaccia Bread Mix! This delicious mix makes a large 15-inch bread that's perfect for any occasion. The Italian spice and herb packet included in the mix will give your bread a truly authentic taste. You can make it on an 11x17-inch baking sheet or a 14 or 15-inch pizza pan, making it easy and fast to prepare. The bread only requires a single rise before baking and takes just 15 minutes to cook. The yeast packet is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a large 15-inch bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Italian spice and herb packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be made on an 11x15-inch baking sheet or 14 or 15-inch pizza pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and fast, with a single rise and 15-minute baking time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast packet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavored with cheddar cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/Foccacia-Sandwiches-reduced_29_of_30_600x600.jpg?v=1717609500\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide of Fries?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that you have the best looking hamburger buns around, you absolutely need to pair you main dish with an equally as incredible side dish, and I can't think of a more classic pairing than burgers and fries. But since we leveled up our hamburgers, I think our fries need to match the eccentricity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese baked sweet potato fries do the trick. They are so quick and easy to make, and they have a secret ingredient to make them extra crispy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Make Sweet Potato Oven Fries\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/sweet-potato-fries-4_600x600.jpg?v=1692984479\" alt=\"sweet potato fries with ketchup\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-4 large sweet potatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tbsp cornstarch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 tbsp Olive oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-2 Tbsp seasonings of your choice (paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt to taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreheat your oven to 425 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by peeling your sweet potatoes and cutting off both ends. Cut potatoes into sticks that are about ¼ inch thick. If you like thicker steak fries, cut your slices to approximately ½ inch thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace fries on a greased baking sheet, and here is where the secret ingredient comes into play. Dust the fries with a light coating of cornstarch. Use your hands to coat them evenly, so you no longer see any white powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your olive oil, and again, use your hands to coat the sweet potato wedges evenly. Sprinkle on your seasonings of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrange your fries in a single layer. Make sure you don’t crowd them, or they will not crisp up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake for 20 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the fries so they cook evenly, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crisp and cooked through. Be careful not to burn them. Once finished, salt to your taste, and serve immediately with dipping sauce of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52796860203283,"sku":"B03-1","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/stock_focaccia_cropped.jpg?v=1773415025","url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/italian-herb-and-cheese-focaccia-bread-mix-copy","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}