This Stinky Focaccia Bread Recipe Has Become a Family Favorite, Despite the Name.
I put a lot of love into this lens because every time I make this Focaccia bread recipe I am reminded of my daughters little face with her nose scrunched up. I stumbled upon this recipe when my oldest daughter was very small and it has become a family favorite, despite the name, Stinky Bread. This recipe was renamed during the baking of our very first loaf. The aroma of garlic and olive oil was quite powerful and Casey, (she was 3 at the time), came stomping into the kitchen and proclaimed that I was making "Stinky Bread". Admittedly, she was right. When you think of homemade bread the first thing that comes to mind is the tempting sweet smell that pours from the oven and you can hardly wait get your first taste. Needless to say, she was not impressed with my new recipe...until she tasted it!
Focaccia - pronounced: foe-CAT-cha
This recipe is very simple to make, honestly.
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
Dough 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
Tagco Roasted Garlic Express Electric Roaster - WHITE
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Roasted Garlic Express
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Todco GR300 Roasted Garlic Express
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Todco GR300-2 Roasted Garlic Express
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Tagco Roasted Garlic Express in Stainless Steel
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kiwisoutback
I'm going to try out this recipe, it looks great! I use it for paninis sometimes, too. Great work! Posted August 27, 2008 |
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The_Homeopath
We love stinky stuff! This would be so yummy with some feta melted on top - double the stink! Posted July 18, 2008 |
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Foccacia smells so good, I love it. Very nice lens, I will have to try the recipe. 5***** Congratulations on becoming a Giant Squid Posted July 04, 2008 |
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rms
Thank you for adding this great lens to the Our favorite Squidoo lenses group and congrats on becoming a Giant! Posted July 03, 2008 |
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Congrats on making giant squid! so did I! Posted July 03, 2008 |
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