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Easy Herb Focaccia
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Focaccia (foh-KAH-chee-ah) is an Italian yeast bread usually topped with onions, herbs, olive oil, or cheese. This easy version is made with a hot roll mix. Serve it with pasta or enjoy a slice as a midafternoon snack.

Ingredients:
One 16-ounce package hot roll mix
One egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions:
Coat a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan or a 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare the hot roll mix according to package directions for the basic dough, using the one egg and substituting the 2-tablespoons olive oil for the margarine. Knead dough; allow to rest as directed. If using the large baking pan, roll dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle and carefully transfer to prepared pan. If using the pizza pan, roll dough into a 12-inch circle and carefully transfer to prepared pan. In a nonstick skillet cook onion and rosemary in the 2-teaspoons hot olive oil until tender. With fingertips, press indentations every inch or so in dough. Top dough evenly with onion mixture. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (about 30 minutes). Bake in a 375-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Cool ten minutes on a wire rack. Remove focaccia from pan; cool completely.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and bake focaccia as directed. Wrap in heavy foil and freeze for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature. Recipe makes 24 servings.