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Herbed Focaccia with Caramelized Onions and Olives

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Easy, fool-proof focaccia smothered in caramelized onions and olives.
Course Breads & Baked Goods
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bread, olives, onions
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 245
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 3 small yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
  • 1 cup warm water 110 degrees
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ounce packet 2-1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast
  • cups of bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives halved

Instructions

  • Halve and peel 3 small onions and slice into vertical strips.
  • Heat butter and one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add in the onions and sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt. Cover, stirring occasionally until a deep golden. Remove and set a side.
  • Meanwhile; Mix the honey, warm water and yeast in a small measuring cup or bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes
  • In large bowl, stir together flour, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Add the yeast/water to the dry ingredients stirring to combine.
  • When dough has pulled together, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat with oil {going up and around the sides of the bowl}.
  • Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm/dry place for 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and grease rimmed baking sheet with a little olive oil.
  • Punch dough down, place on well oiled, rimmed baking sheet and spread out using your finger tips pat dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle {keep it rustic looking}.
  • Using your knuckle, make indentations in the dough about 1/2-inch apart, {if making plain (without toppings} then prick dough with a fork in addition to making the indentations}.
  • Top the dough with the caramelized onions and olives. Slide the focaccia into your oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 17-20 minutes or until the focaccia is golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly, drizzle with roasted garlic olive oil, slice and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg