1 Francese Bread recipe; toppings, such as sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, boiled and cubed potatoes, Parmesan, fresh herbs.
1. Prepare dough as described in the recipe for Francese Bread. Cut dough into two or three pieces. Round the dough into balls, adding flour so dough doesn't stick to your hands.
2. Sprinkle cornmeal on baking stone or cookie sheet, and place balls on top. Place a damp towel over the dough and allow to rest for about half an hour.
3. Lift dough off baking stone and sprinkle sheet with more cornmeal. Place dough back on stone or sheet and stretch into round shapes, about 1-inch thick. Gently press chosen toppings into dough. Let rest for another 10 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Poke dough with a fork to prevent from rising too much. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.