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Just flour, yeast, sugar, salt and water in the right proportions make this basic bread a winner. The recipe makes three loaves, so you can freeze what you cannot use or give them away to your friends.

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Easy Italian Herb Focaccia

Submitted by: Fleischmann's® Yeast

Bake your own focaccia seasoned with Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese; serve it warm with a drizzle of olive oil.

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Michael's Foccacia Bread

Submitted by: MICHAELGLASSCOOK

This version of the classic is easy to make while remaining authentic and true to the original. This may be the fastest yeast bread you make; it takes only one hour from conception to completion.

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Focaccia Alla Genovese

Submitted by: THYCOOK

This is a traditional olive oil flat bread from Genoa Italy. It takes a lot of time to make, but the extra rising time gives the bread a fabulous flavor.

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Tarradls (Italian Pepper Rings)

Submitted by: Vince

These savory Italian bread rings with a bite of black pepper are hiding whole almonds within. They make a terrific snack or a novel dinner accompaniment.

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Gramma Good's Fennel Bread

Submitted by: Rileyshouse

When I think of Gramma's kitchen, this bread comes to mind. It smells wonderful and is heavenly as toast, especially with homemade applesauce spread on top! Pungent fennel seeds and plump sweet raisins will make this a favorite at your house.

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Focaccia Bread

Submitted by: Terri McCarrell

A wonderful, quick alternative to garlic bread. Lots of herbs and lots of flavor!

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