Herbed Onion Focaccia Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 tablespoons Crisco® Light Olive Oil or Canola Oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons small fresh sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano plus 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Seasoned Crisco® Light Olive Oil or additional Crisco® Light Olive Oil, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, salt, 2 cups flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch dough down. Divide into three portions. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each portion into an 8-in. circle; place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make several 1/4-in. indentations in each loaf.
• Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with green onions, rosemary, sage and oregano. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve with olive oil for dipping if desired. Yield: 3 loaves.

Herbed Onion Focaccia published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p173