Golden Onion Focaccia


Focaccia is yummy, a favorite from italy, it is a flattened yeast bread that is drizzled with olive oil and some times sprinkled with savory toppings before baking. This is one of my family's favorites. The recipe comes from gourmet cooking.

Steps


In a large bowl , combine yeast , 1 teaspoon salt , and 1 cuo of flour.
In 1 quart saucepan , heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 cup water over medium heat until very warm with mixer at low speed , gradually beat liquid into flour mixture just until blended , increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes.
Add 1 / 2 cup flour , beat 2 minutes.
With wooden spoon , stir in whole wheat flour to make a soft dough.
Knead dough in bowl 8 minutes , working in about 1 / 2 cup more flour.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap , let rest 15 minutes.
Grease 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan , sprimkle with cormeal.
Pat dough into pan , pushing to corners.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
Let rise in a warm place 30 minutes , or until doubled.
In 10 inch skillet , heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat , add onion , cook until tender.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
With finger make deep indentations 1 inch apart over entire surface of dough.
Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Spoon onion evenly ov.

Ingredients


fast rising yeast, salt, flour, olive oil, whole wheat flour, yellow cornmeal, red onion, parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, cracked black pepper, coarse salt