Embark on a culinary journey and discover the tantalizing flavors of focaccia with caramelized onions, sweet pears, and tangy blue cheese. This delightful dish combines both sweet and savory elements for a taste explosion that will leave you craving for more. With its crispy crust, tender crumb, and abundance of flavorful toppings, this focaccia is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or an elegant brunch. Let's dive into the world of focaccia and explore the steps to create this mouthwatering delicacy.
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CARAMELIZED-ONION FOCACCIA
Love caramelized onions? Then this is the focaccia for you! Topped with mozzarella, caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese, it's an Italian-inspired delight.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Measure carefully, placing all dough ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
- Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use Delay cycle.
- Grease cookie sheet. Pat dough into 12-inch circle on cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until almost double.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in butter 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are brown and caramelized; remove from heat.
- Heat oven to 400°F. With fingertips or handle of wooden spoon, make deep depressions in dough at 1-inch intervals . Spread onions over dough. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edge is golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Serve warm. Cut into wedges or squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
FOCACCIA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE
Categories Bread Appetizer Bake Cocktail Party Pear
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast and honey and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and 1/4 cup of the oil; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour and the salt and knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic and let stand for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the sugar, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450°. Oil a 9-by-13 inch rimmed baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the sheet and press it down to fit. Dimple the dough all over with your fingers and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let the dough rise until puffed, about 20 minutes. Scatter the onions over the dough. Arrange the pear over the onions and sprinkle with the blue cheese. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the focaccia and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool. Serve.
FOCACCIA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE
Found this recipe on pg. 96 of the January 2011 issue of Food & Wine magazine. I'd never attempted focaccia before and this was super easy (although time consuming) and tasted fantastic! The recipe below is as listed in the magazine, but when I made it I doubled the pear and blue cheese. I think next time I'm going to add some chopped and roasted walnuts.
Provided by Erin K. Brown
Categories Breads
Time 2h55m
Yield 1 9x13-inch, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and honey and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and 1/4 cup of the oil; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour and the salt and knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic and let stand for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat one tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the sugar, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a 9x13 inch rimmed baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the sheet and press it down to fit. Dimple the dough all over with your fingers and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let the dough rise until puffed, about 20 minutes.
- Scatter the onions over the dough. Arrange the pear over the onions and sprinkle with the blue cheese. drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the focaccia and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool. Serve.
CARAMELIZED ONION FOCACCIA
For a melt-in-your-mouth experience, top pizza crust with sweet cooked onions and your favorite cheese. The result is a focaccia-style snack that's fantastic. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the onions, brown sugar, wine, salt and pepper in butter over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently., On a greased baking sheet, roll out pizza crust into a 13-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Brush with oil. Top with onions and cheese. , Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FOCACCIA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and honey, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and 1/4 cup of the oil; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour and the salt, and knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic, and let stand for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion, cover, and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the sugar, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Oil a 9- by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the sheet and press it down to fit. Dimple the dough all over with your fingers and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let the dough rise until puffed, about 20 minutes. Scatter the onions over the dough. Arrange the pear over the onions and sprinkle with the blue cheese. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the focaccia and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool. Serve.
Tips:
- For the best caramelized onions, use a sweet variety of onion, such as Vidalia or Maui.
- Slice the onions thinly and cook them over low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and caramelized.
- Use a good quality blue cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the focaccia on a greased baking sheet.
- Serve the focaccia warm, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.
Conclusion:
This focaccia with caramelized onions, pear, and blue cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. The caramelized onions are sweet and savory, the pears are juicy and flavorful, and the blue cheese adds a sharp and tangy note. This focaccia is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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