Easy Focaccia Bread

Name: Easy Focaccia Bread
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 1 12 inch loaf
Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal (optional)

Submitted by mrose75

"Found this recipe on the back of a package of shredded cheese. Very good!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 1 12 inch loaf

ingredients

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal (optional)

directions

Generously spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with corn meal, optional.
On very lightly floured surface, roll out thawed bread dough to a 10 inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick.
Place on prepared cookie sheet.
Sprinkle crushed garlic over top, spreading to distribute evenly; press garlic into surface of bread dough.
Brush entire surface with olive oil.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese; press cheese firmly into bread dough. Firmly press index finger into surface, making dents every 2 inches.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove plastic wrap and place bread in oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.