Rosemary and Red Onion Focaccia
There's just nothing better than homemade bread! These little beauties are perfect on their own or to accompany any meal.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
9
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- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 package dry active yeast
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 3 tablespoons chopped red onion or shallot
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Pour the warm water and honey into the bowl of your electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Add one package of dry active yeast and swirl around. Allow the yeast to foam for 10 minutes or so. Then add the cold water, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, rosemary and onions. Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the flour. Once all the flour is in the bowl, switch the paddle to the bread hook attachment. “Knead” on low for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Pull the dough away from the sides and rub the bowl down with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Remove the plastic wrap and turn the mixer back on for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Divide the dough into two pieces and press with your fingers into two 9-10 inch round pans. As you press the dough to the edges, don’t be afraid to let your fingers puncture the dough—this will create the bumpy, rustic texture of traditional focaccia.
Step 4
Cover both pans with a clean, damp towel. Allow the dough to rise again for another 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Before baking use the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and brush the tops of the loaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and decorate with thin onion slices, if you like.
Step 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are golden-brown. Turn out the bread loaves and ENJOY!