Herbed Parmesan Onion Focaccia

Name: Herbed Parmesan Onion Focaccia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).
Cuisine: Italian Bread Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup water (70° to 80°); 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; TOPPING:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

This bread is so full of flavor that spreading butter on it is not necessary. I always hear yums, oohs and aahs when guests take their first bite. It's best served warm, and the next day makes the best toast you've ever had!

Ingredients

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a greased baking sheet and punch down (dough will be sticky). With lightly oiled hands, pat dough into a 9-in. circle. Brush with oil; sprinkle with the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 100 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Oni-yum (Onion) Herb Bread in Taste of Home August/September 2007

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PaulaZaitz

Mar 9, 2013

Easy and awesome!!
Laura.Farnell

Sep 30, 2010

This bread had a wonderful flavor, but didn't seem to rise very well for me. I wasn't able to be at home when the bread machine was mixing, so maybe it needs more water? I liked the flavor well enough to give this recipe another shot. I substituted 1 and 1/4 T. of dried minced onion and used 1 t. of garlic powder and NO dill weed (not a fan).
RachelE

Aug 10, 2010

This is wonderful. I use 1/2 tsp dried onion powder instead of the onion. My family fights over who gets the most of this bread. Wonderful texture and flavor. I am tempet to make 2 since we go through it so fast.
Sprowl

Mar 20, 2010

I made this bread without use of bread machine. It's yummy! We had it with Tomato Basil Bisque Soup, also excellent, (TOH-Jun-07)I try bread machine recipes the regular way first and then make them in a bread machine at out mountain cabin. At 6000 ft, I can't get bread to rise except in the bread machine.
jenniferfri

Dec 11, 2008

Just made this for the first time and shared it at work. It was quite a hit! A very tasty, savory bread.
His4life

Jan 28, 2008

I've made this recipe, and it is now a family favorite! Thank you for sharing it!