Pineapple Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup mariani tropical dried pineapple, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the water, yeast, honey, and 2 teaspoons of the canola oil.

2. 2

   Let stand for 2 minutes, or until the yeast is dissolved.

3. 3

   Sift the flours together and add to the yeast mixture. Stir well.

4. 4

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until elastic, about 5 or 6 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Coat two 9" round cake pans with nonstick spray. Roll dough into two circles and place in pans.

6. 6

   Divide the sliced pineapple between pans and press into dough.

7. 7

   Brush dough lightly with remaining oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Bake at 500 degrees for 7 minutes. Cover with foil to prevent the fruit from burning and bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from pans and cut with kitchen shears or pizza cutter.

10. 10

    Serve warm.