Foccacia Bread by Kim Picard

Ingredients:

1 cup milk

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp yeast

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp crushed garlic

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp basil

1 pinch black pepper

3 cups flour

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:

- Proofing the yeast: Warm the milk to about 110 degrees F. Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit until you see a creamy foam on the surface.

- Add the salt, vegetable oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, and pepper.

- Add flour and kneed the dough for 5 minutes.

- Place the dough in a large bowl, coat it with olive oil, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

- Shape the dough into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Let it rise for 20 more minutes.

- Brush the top with olive oil. Sprinkle on a pinch of salt, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

- Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

- Makes 8 servings.