Bacon Cheddar and Eggs in Wells Focaccia

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups warm tap water (about 110 degrees)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour ( I ended up using 1 more cup due to humidity)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 6 to 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
• 10 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Topping
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese for the egg wells (a teaspoon per well)
• 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and sliced (optional, or add your favorite vegetable(s)*
• arugula leaves (optional, or use your favorite greens)*
• 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 medium or large eggs
• chopped chives
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl,water sprinkle the yeast over the water. Add the 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir.

Notes