Onion Focaccia

Recipe for: BREAD – ONION FOCACCIA

Ingredients:

·        600g strong white flour

·        1 tblsp quick-action yeast

·        1 tsp salt

·        1 tblsp sugar

·        100ml olive oil

·        300ml warm water

·        Onion topping

o   4 tblsp olive oil

o   3 large onions, sliced

o   1 tsp sugar

o   1 tblsp balsamic vinegar

o   1 tsp thyme leaves

Method:

1.      In a large bowl mix flour, yeast, salt and sugar

2.      In a jig mix the water and 100ml olive oil

3.      Make a well in the flour and pour in the liquid, stirring to make a soft dough

4.      Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead for ten minutes until elastic

5.      Put into oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise for an hour

6.      Prepare the topping by slowly sweating the onions in the 4 tblsp  oil (about 25 minutes)

7.      Add sugar and vinegar and cook for another 3 minutes.

8.      Season, set aside and allow to cool

9.      Oil a baking sheet

10.   Knock back the dough and place it on oiled sheet

11.   Stretch into a large oblong to fit the baking sheet

12.   Cover and allow to rise for another 30 minutes

13.   Heat oven to 220C

14.   Make dimples in the dough with your fingertips

15.   Top with the caramelised onions, thyme leaves & a little sea salt

16.   Bake for 25-30 minutes

17.   Cool on wire rack