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             SCHIACCIATA CON NOCI (CORNMEAL FLATBREAD WITH

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Italian
               Snacks                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 1/2   ts           Dried yeast
  1 1/3   c            Warm water
  1       tb           Olive oil, optional
    3/4   c            Cornmeal
  3       c            Unbleached all-purpose flour
  1 1/2   ts           Salt
    3/4   c            Walnuts
                       Olive oil
                       Salt

 Stir the yeast into the water & let proof for 10
 minutes.  Stir in the olive oil.  Combine the
 cornmeal, flour & salt.  Whisk 2 c of htis mixture
 into the yeast.  Stir in the remainder & then knead
 for 10 minutes until smooth.  Knead in the walnuts.
 Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover & let rise until
 doubled. Stretch or roll the dough to fit an 10 1/2" X
 15 1/2" oiled baking sheet. Cover & let rise till
 doubled.  Preheat the oven to 400F. Just before
 baking, make dimples ni the surface of the dough with
 your knuckles & drizzle with a wash of olive oil &
 sprinkle with salt.  Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until
 golden.  Serve hot or at room temperature.
 This focaccia can be served either as a snack or as a
 part of an antipasto or as an hors d'oeuvre.  Or
 simply serve it in place of bread.



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