Frugal Gourmet'S Focaccia - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups tepid water (90 degrees)
    2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rising yeast
    2 tablespoons sugar
    4 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup vegetable oil
    5 1/2 cups wheat flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    Toppings
    1/4 cup olive oil, appx
    garlic, to taste
    rosemary, to taste
    kosher salt, to taste
Preparation
    In a large bowl, mix water, yeast, and sugar.
    Stir in oils and 1 t salt.
    Add 2 3/4 c flour, mixing well til spongy.
    Add enough remaining flour to make stiff dough.
    Turn onto floured surface and knead until elastic.
    Cover with bowl and let rise til doubled.
    Divide dough in half, spread on cookie sheets using your fingers.
    TOPPINGS:
    Mix crushed garlic with olive oil; brush over bread.
    Sprinkle w/ dried rosemary and kosher salt.
    Cover and let rise.
    Bake at 375 for 1/2 hour.
    Cut into squares and serve.
    NOTE: You can also slice squares in half for sandwiches.

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