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Onion Focaccia

The versatility of this bread and ease of preparation, makes it very popular in my household. It also saves me money by not buying the expensive focaccia from the bakery!—Jennifer Meacham, Portland, Oregon

12 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a
small saucepan, heat the water, broth, 1/4 cup butter and dried
minced onion to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just
until moistened. 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. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a
large skillet, saute the red onion, garlic and pepper in remaining

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Onion Focaccia (continued)

Directions (continued)

butter until onion is tender. Shape dough into a 12-in. circle;
place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with oil. Top with onion
mixture, pressing down lightly.
Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into
wedges; serve warm. Yield: 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge equals 200 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 201 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.