Garden-Art Focaccia Loaf

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   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, dried Italian herbs, and salt. Add warm water, warm milk, and 1/4 cup oil; beat until well combined, about 2 minutes. Mix in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, switching to a wooden spoon when needed, until a soft, sticky dough forms.

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   Scrape down the sides of the bowl, drizzle the sides with 1 tablespoon oil, and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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   Oil an 11x17-inch baking sheet.

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   Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently spread and flatten the dough to fit the entire sheet. Press your fingers into the dough to make light dimples over the whole surface. Let rest, uncovered, at room temperature for 15 minutes.

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   Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

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   Decorate the dough by gently pressing in cherry tomatoes, asparagus, red peppers, bell peppers, olives, dill, sage, parsley, basil, pine nuts, and pepitas. Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt.

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   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

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   Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until golden and the bread springs back when gently pressed, about 20 more minutes.

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   Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully slide it onto a cooling rack. Cool and serve at room temperature.

• Calories 245.67 kcal Moderate
• Protein 6.38 g Moderate
• Carbs 41.15 g Moderate
• Total Fat 5.42 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 0.77 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 0.61 mg Low Source
• Sodium 117.62 mg Moderate
• Fiber 2.49 g Low Source
• Sugar 3.57 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
• Calcium 34.49 mg Low Source
• Iron 2.71 mg Moderate
• Potassium 108.47 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 23.49 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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