Party Focaccia

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon yeast

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon rosemary

3/4 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon sage

1 teaspoon basil

1/2 cup cold water

3 cups bread flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

1 small garlic clove, minced

4 ounces vegan parmesan cheese

2 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese

8 pitted black olives, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup red onions, thinly sliced

1 roma tomato, thinly sliced (optional)

Sprinkle yeast and sugar over warm water. Stir and set aside until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in saucepan over low heat. Add all the herbs and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add cold water. Stir into yeast mixture. 

Put mixture in mixer or food processor. Add flour, sugar, and salt. Put dough ball on greased jelly roll pan. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Pat dough evenly with oiled hands to cover pan. 

Stir together parsley, cheeses, olives, and olive oil. Spread mixture over dough. Place onions and tomatoes on top. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve hot, warm, or room temperature.