Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Position the rack in the center of the oven with a baking stone. Oil an 11 by 1-inch baking sheet. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon yeast into 1/2-cup water until the mixture is cloudy, about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup flour. Cover with plastic and let stand until the mixture is bubbly, about 45 minutes. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon yeast into 1 cup water. Again let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, stir dissolved yeast mixture and 1/4 cup olive oil into sponge mixture. Stir in 1-cup flour. Stir in 2 tablespoons of basil, garlic, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the remaining flour in 2 batches, mixing the flour into the mixture thoroughly. Form the dough into a ball.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto the prepared pan. Press the dough out to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover the dough with plastic and let the dough stand for about 10 minutes. Press the dough out again and let the dough rise until double in size, about 1 hour. Season each slice of tomato and cheese with salt and white pepper. Arrange the tomatoes on top of the dough. Arrange the cheese on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Bake the focaccia until the bread is golden and crisp, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into slices. Place on a platter and garnish with Essence.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4677.6 Kcal (19584 kJ)
Calories from fat	1400.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	155.56g	239%
Cholesterol	51.03mg	17%
Sodium	29452.72mg	1227%
Potassium	2939.4mg	63%
Total Carbs	658.32g	219%
Sugars	11.76g	47%
Dietary Fiber	90.11g	360%
Protein	179.7g	359%
Vitamin C	33.4mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	48.6mg	270%
Calcium	4753.8mg	475%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	280.5 Kcal (1174 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.33g	239%
Cholesterol	3.06mg	17%
Sodium	1766.17mg	1227%
Potassium	176.27mg	63%
Total Carbs	39.48g	219%
Sugars	0.71g	47%
Dietary Fiber	5.4g	360%
Protein	10.78g	359%
Vitamin C	2mg	56%
Iron	2.9mg	270%
Calcium	285.1mg	475%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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