Focaccia With Cheese And Onion Topping Recipe

Name: Focaccia With Cheese And Onion Topping
Prep time: 158 min
Cook time: 238 min
Total time: 396 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast; 3 cups bread flour; 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup cubed ham (optional); 1 cup grated cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dough); 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil (for drizzling); 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing pan)

This light and delicate focaccia is elevated with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese. Cubed ham adds a savory depth (optional). Made easy with your bread machine (ABM)! This recipe yields a golden-brown, bubbly crust and a soft, airy interior – perfect for a casual dinner or elegant appetizer. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 158 mins

Cook Time 238 mins

Calories 2611.4 kcal

Protein 183g

Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Focaccia With Cheese And Onion Topping

2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed ham (optional)
1 cup grated cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (for dough)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil (for drizzling)
1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing pan)

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How to Make Focaccia With Cheese And Onion Topping

Place all ingredients (except topping ingredients) into your bread machine (ABM) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set your ABM to the dough cycle. (Note: this recipe assumes a 2.5-hour dough cycle).
Once the dough cycle is complete, let the dough rest in the ABM for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 1/2 inch baking pan with cooking spray or olive oil.
Gently remove the dough from the ABM. Gently punch down the dough to release air bubbles.
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, stretching and pressing it into the corners.
Let the dough rise for 15-20 minutes in the pan.
Meanwhile, prepare the topping: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings, and sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized.
Set the caramelized onions aside to cool slightly.
Cube 1 cup of ham (optional). Grate 1 cup of your favorite cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cheddar).
Once the dough has risen, use your forefinger to create indentations about 1 inch apart across the surface of the dough.
Evenly distribute the caramelized onions over the dough.
Scatter the cubed ham (if using) over the onions.
Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the ham.
Season generously with Italian seasoning and coarsely ground black pepper.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.