ROSEMARY FOCACCIA

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The savory aroma of rosemary in this classic bread is simply irresistible. This rosemary focaccia bread tastes great as a side dish with any meal, as a snack or as a pizza crust.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (8 wedges each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 water. Add 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 5 minutes. Grease two 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 : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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