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Onion Focaccia Bread Recipe

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This Onion Focaccia Bread recipe features a soft, fluffy homemade bread dough topped with sweet caramelized onions, melted white cheddar cheese, and infused with garlic and olive oil. Perfect as a savory side or a standalone snack, this Italian-style focaccia is baked to golden perfection with a crispy exterior and tender crumb inside.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110°F-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (71 g) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

Topping Ingredients

  • 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. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the active dry yeast with warm water (110°F-115°F) and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together ⅓ cup olive oil, minced garlic, and half (½ teaspoon) of the kosher salt. This mixture will flavor both the dough and the baking dish.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Then gradually add all-purpose flour and stir until a dough begins to form.
  4. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Caramelize Onions: While the dough rises, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and 1 teaspoon sugar, cooking and stirring frequently for about 20 minutes until onions are soft and caramelized.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) while preparing the dough for baking.
  7. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the reserved oil mixture (the remaining half) into the bottom of a 9×11-inch baking dish. Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the bottom of the dish with the oil.
  8. Shape Dough: Transfer the risen dough to the baking dish and stretch or press it to fit evenly to the edges. Use your fingers to create characteristic focaccia dimples all over the surface of the dough.
  9. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt, shredded white cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions evenly over the top of the dough.
  10. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the focaccia for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  11. Serve: Remove the focaccia from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Make sure the water temperature for activating yeast is between 110°F and 115°F to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Creating dimples in the dough helps create focaccia’s signature texture and allows the toppings to settle in.
  • Caramelizing onions requires patience to develop their natural sweetness and soft texture.
  • You can customize toppings by adding herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
  • Store leftover focaccia in an airtight container; it can be reheated to regain some freshness.

Keywords: onion focaccia, focaccia bread, homemade bread, caramelized onions, garlic bread, Italian bread

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