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Onion Focaccia Bread

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 1 focaccia bread 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Onion Focaccia Bread recipe combines the softness of bread with the savory flavor of caramelized onions and melted cheddar cheese, making it a perfect side dish or snack.


Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 cup warm water, 110°F-115°F
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (71 g) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 1/2 cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (113 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter. Add onions and sugar. Cook until caramelized.
  3. Assemble the Focaccia: Press dough into a pan. Top with caramelized onions and cheese. Let rise again. Bake until golden.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings with herbs, additional cheeses, or even cherry tomatoes.
  • For a quicker version, you can use store-bought bread dough.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg