
Rosemary Focaccia
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Yield
2 loaves (8 pieces each)
The savory aroma of rosemary as this classic bread bakes is irresistible. Try this bread as a side with any meal, as a snack or as a pizza crust. —Debrah Peoples, Calgary, Alberta
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed, divided
- Cornmeal
- Coarse salt
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil, salt and remaining warm water. Add 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Add onions and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Knead 1 minute longer. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each piece flat. Let rest for 5 minutes. Grease 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Stretch each portion of dough into a 10-in. circle on prepared pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
- Brush with remaining 1 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt and remaining 1 tablespoon rosemary. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 147 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
The savory aroma of rosemary as this classic bread bakes is irresistible. Try this bread as a side with any meal, as a snack or as a pizza crust. —Debrah Peoples, Calgary, Alberta
Recipe Creator
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