Herbed Onion Focaccia

Name: Herbed Onion Focaccia
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 loaves.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1 teaspoon sugar; 6 tablespoons olive 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 or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Seasoned olive oil or additional olive oil, optional

This recipe makes three savory flat breads, but don't be surprised to see them all disappear from your dinner table!

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons olive 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 or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Seasoned olive oil or additional 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 217 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Herbed Onion Focaccia in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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Malry

Aug 8, 2011

I was really pleased with the way the focaccia turned out. It was fairly simple to make and tasted great. I didn't have green onions, but it tasted great anyway!