Rosemary Onion Focaccia

Name: Rosemary Onion Focaccia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 loaves (8 wedges each).
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided; 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

From Thunder Bay, Ontario, Linda Parker confirms, “This bread beefs up any plain dinner. It’s great to make on a chilly day because it smells so good and warms the soul.”

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add to yeast mixture. Add the salt, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each portion into a 9-in. circle. Place on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.
Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with kosher salt and remaining rosemary. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 114 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Rosemary and Onion Focaccia Bread in Light & Tasty October/November 2005

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proesner

Jan 15, 2014

This was really good. I used dried rosemary in smaller amounts as I didn't have fresh. Was short on time, so didn't let rise as long the second rising. Only baked 20 minutes.