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It may take a few minutes for the flour to fully absorb the liquid, so don't rush to add liquid or flour to it.
08Score lightly the surface in a diamond or X shape to prevent splitting of the crust.09This is a country style bread that should be sliced thick.10It is important not to overwork the dough.11Shape into a ball or an oval, with oiled hands.12Place on clean baking sheet.13Bake for 40 minutes at 400°F.14Variations: Rub the dough ball with virgin olive oil and sprinkle sea salt and oregano for a foccacia flavor.15For tea time add a tsp pure cane sugar.16The liquid can be replaced for orange or other fruit juice if the bread is to be used for teatime and you can even add dried chopped fruits.17For a savory bread the liquid can be tomato juice and you can add chopped sundried tomatoes to the dough.18Sprinkling of seeds in the dough or on top of the bread is also possible.