This Stinky Focaccia Bread Recipe Has Become a Family Favorite, Despite the Name.
This recipe is very simple to make, honestly.
With a breadmaker and hardly any effort you will get a beautiful loaf of bread. This bread is made in 9x13 pan instead of a regular loaf pan so you get a large crusty rectangle that can be cut into squares. I especially love this recipe for making picnic lunches. Slice the cut squares in half and add your favorite sandwich fixins. I love red onions, garden fresh tomatoes, and greens in this bread but I am a vegetarian so add your own favorites and you will have a sandwich that looks like it came from a gourmet sandwich shop.I have tweaked the recipe to my own tastes over the years and I hope "Stinky Bread will become a favorite in your family too.
Keep Your Garlic Fresh
Ceramic Garlic Keeper
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Health Benefits of Garlic
- Fights Heart Disease
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Fights Off Colds and Flu
- Antioxidant
- Promotes Weight Control
- Protects Against Cancer
- Antioxidant
- Natural Mosquito Repellent
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
- Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
- Powerful Antioxidant
- Reduces Cholesterol
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Lowers the Incidence of Breast Cancer
- Protect Against Cancer-Causing Cell Damage
Books About Olive Oil
The Healing Powers of Olive Oil: A Complete Guide To Nature's Liquid Gold
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Olive Oil Baking: Healthy Recipes That Increase Good Cholesterol and Reduce Saturated Fats
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The Passionate Olive: 101 Things to Do with Olive Oil
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The Olive Oil Cookbook
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The Flavors of Olive Oil: A Tasting Guide and Cookbook
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Other Uses for Olive Oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup boiling water
Boil olive oil and water. Mix very well until oil is emulsified. When mixtures is slightly cooled so it will not burn, massage into your hair. Put a shower cap or plastic bag over your hair and wrap your head in a hot towel that has been soaked in hot water then wrung out. Leave mixture on your hair for 1/2 hour, then shampoo as usual.
Moisturizer For Your Skin
Rub a little olive oil onto dry skin.
Rub into the dry skin on your feet and wear socks to bed. You'll wake up with wonderfully moisturized skin!
My Stinky Bread Recipe
from the kitchen of enslavedbyfaeries
Breadmaker RecipeDough Setting
Timer OK
All ingredients at room temperature.
11-12 ounces water
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2-3 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp dried rosemary (or Italian seasoning)
4 cups bread flour
2 tsp active dry yeast
Measure all ingredients into the breadmaker pan. Select dough setting. When the unit signals remove the dough. Pat dough into a greased 9x13 pan. Cover; let rise for 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 400
Topping:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
With the handle of a wooden spoon, make indentations in dough, about 1 inch apart. Brush or drizzle dough with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 15-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool, cut into squares to serve.
My Stinky Bread recipe also makes a great pizza dough!!
How to Get Rid of the Stinky Garlic Smell on Your Hands
* Pour a little salt or baking soda on hands and rub them together. Rinse with water.
* Squeeze toothpaste or pour a small amount of mouthwash on one palm, then rub hands together. Rinse with water.
* Rub hands across a stainless steel utensil under running tap water.
When buying olive oil, always buy VIRGIN oil.
This denotes it is unrefined.
Press Your Garlic
Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press
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Oxo SteeL Garlic Press, Stainless
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Trudeau Garlic Press
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Zyliss Jumbo Garlic Press with Cleaner
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No More Pam, Use Olive Oil Instead!
Misto Gourmet Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer
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More Great Tools for Garlic Lovers
Norpro 5-1/2-Inch Garlic Baker
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5" Terra Cotta Garlic Baker - 1 pc., (Frontier)
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Zak Designs E-Z-Rol Garlic Peeler
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Chef'n Garlic Zoom
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MIU Plastic and Stainless-Steel Garlic and Truffle Slicer
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Stinky Bread Sundae, LOL
Electric Garlic Roasters
Roasted Garlic Express
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Todco GR300 Roasted Garlic Express
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Sachi Fashion Insulated Lunch Bag, Black Quilted
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RolandTumble wrote...
This sounds really good. I wish you had a non-breadmaker version of the recipe, but I'm lensrolling this to my food-related lenses anyway. 5*
Posted January 13, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
Ah, I love garlic and you've got plenty of cool garlic pics -- fit for another lens! I have made focaccia bread before -- but usually use a boxed mix! I've bought it too in the store -- it has such a wonderful texture and taste!
Posted January 06, 2009
KathleenH wrote...
What a brilliant recipe! It sounds like something my kids would call it too. =) I love your recipe image - it looks fantastic. Congratulations on a great lens.
Posted October 15, 2008
rms wrote...
This great lens is being featured at the Cabaret Squidoo blog today!
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Posted October 15, 2008
chefkeem wrote...
A hearty SquidAngel Blessing for one of my favorite food lenses on Squidoo. You're featured on my (upcoming) sourdough lens.
Posted October 09, 2008
DrRichard wrote...
I love bread and I love baking it at home - but I do try to avoid the stinky stuff! Great lens, 5 stars...
Posted September 05, 2008
kiwisoutback wrote...
I'm going to try out this recipe, it looks great! I use it for paninis sometimes, too. Great work!
Posted August 27, 2008
The_Homeopath wrote...
We love stinky stuff! This would be so yummy with some feta melted on top - double the stink!
Posted July 18, 2008
poddys wrote...
Foccacia smells so good, I love it. Very nice lens, I will have to try the recipe. 5***** Congratulations on becoming a Giant Squid
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rms wrote...
Thank you for adding this great lens to the Our favorite Squidoo lenses group and congrats on becoming a Giant!
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alicesy wrote...
Excellent Lens. I like the quality insight you have provided here about My Stinky Focaccia Bread Recipe. Keep up the good work.
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jeffwend wrote...
Wow, I'd love to try it. I love foccacia and I love garlic. In fact, I am going to a garlic harvest party at one of our local organic farmers property in a few weeks.
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Posted June 30, 2008
SherryHolderHunt wrote...
Goodness, I think I can smell it baking! 5*'s and now I'm hungry........
Posted June 26, 2008
Heidi wrote
Yum Looks Delicious ..My husband LOVES focaccia bread and I simmer veggies in olive oil & garlic almost every day. Thanks for letting us all in on your recipe :-) ps... my friends are luvin your "mosquito" page ;-) We live near the bay so you could imagine how many mosquitos we "save" every day lol
Posted June 21, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
smells stinky but delicious. thanks for sharing about your recipe.
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