Schiacciata con noci (cornmeal flatbread with walnuts) Recipe

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Schiacciata con noci (cornmeal flatbread with walnuts)

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Ingredients:

2 1/2	tsp	Dried yeast
1 1/3	cup	Warm water
1	tbsp	Olive oil, optional
3/4	cup	Cornmeal
3	cup	Unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2	tsp	Salt
3/4	cup	Walnuts
		Olive oil
		Salt

Procedures:

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