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Onion Focaccia

Onion Focaccia

Ingredients:

Main ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp finely diced red onion

For topping:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small red onion, thinly moon sliced
• A sprig of rosemary
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/2 tsp Coarsely ground black pepper

Method:

1. Sift the flour, salt, sugar and yeast into a large bowl
2. Make a well in the center. Pour the olive oil and water into the well and mix into a soft dough
3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10 minutes until elastic
4. Form into a ball and cover with cling film (plastic wrap) and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size
5. Knock back, knead in the chopped onions and rosemary and shape into a ball. Cover with a towel and let rest for 5 minutes
6. Roll into a 10-11 inch circle. Cover with oiled cling film or plastic bag and leave to rise in a warm place for 20 minutes
7. Uncover the focaccia and make deep dimples, all over the surface, using your fingertips. Cover and let rise for another 15-20 minutes or until dough has doubled in bulk
8. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400°F (200°c). Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle with the onion, rosemary leaves, sea salt and black pepper
9. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden. Turn out on a wire rack to cool slightly
10. Serve warm

Serves: 6 to 8

Inspiration source:

http://myfavouritepastime.com/2014/11/10/onion-focaccia/