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Seasoned Flat Bread (makes 6 flat breads)

2 C unsweetened sourdough starter
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbl sugar
2 Tbl vegetable oil
2 1/2 C all-purpose flour, or as needed
olive oil

Add salt, sugar and vegetable oil to starter.  Mix thoroughly.
Incorporate flour slowly into mixture until stiff.  Turn onto floured
board and knead in additional flour as necessary until dough is satiny.

Divide dough into 6 equal parts and shape into balls.  Flatten by hand
and place on a lightly floured cloth.  Cover and let rise 30 min.

Two cooking methods are offered:

1.  Preheat oven to 500 F.
    Transfer breads to a baking sheet or stone.  Brush with olive
    oil.  Top with sliced mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, or other
    vegetables.  Bake 10 min or until bread is browned and cheese
    is bubbling.

2.  Brush the bread with olive oil, season with herbs, and cook
    on a preheated griddle

Sourdough Focaccia

Focaccia is an Italian flat bread. To make the regular yeasted variety, substitute 1 cup of water, a tbsp of yeast, and an extra cup (or so) of flour for the starter.

1 1/3 cup starter
1/4 cup oil (olive or salad is fine)
2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
about 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

• Combine above ingredients, kneading in flour 1/2 cup at a time.  Let
  rise until double, punch down, and knead a little to let the gases out.
  Let the dough relax for 10 minutes or so.
  
• Roll the dough into an oval about 9" x 6" and place on your favorite
  baking surface. The dough should be about an inch thick.
  
• Make dents all over the surface of the dough.  Pour on olive oil
  liberally and spread it all around.  It will pool in the dents.  Top
  with herbs and spices, and possibly parmesan.  My current favorite
  topping is simply lots of ground pepper, coarsely ground salt, and
  ground garlic.
  
• Let rise until double again, and bake at 450 F for 15 to 20 minutes,
  or until brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.  Placing a pan of boiling water on a lower rack does no harm and may help the
  final oven spring.

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