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
- 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.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter. Add onions and sugar. Cook until caramelized.
- 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