Outback Spirit
Bush Tomato and Olive Focaccia

Bush Tomato and Olive Focaccia

This is based on a great recipe of Claudia Roden’s that we've have made many,  many times. We've found that adding some bush tomato gives the foccacia  a sublime flavour and a wonderful aroma as it cooks.  Great for lunch simply accompanied by some excellent cheese and our Outback Spirit Tomato Chutney. Serves 8   50g dried yeast A generous 1½ cups (350ml) warm water Pinch sugar 1 kg plain flour 2/3  cup (150ml) olive or macadamia oil 2/3 cup (150ml) dry white wine 400g pitted black olives chopped very coarsely 2 tablespoon wild thyme or thyme 3 tablespoons bush...

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