Focaccia with sweet onion and caper topping is a delectable Italian flatbread that combines the flavors of sweet and savory. This rustic bread is perfect for any occasion, from a casual lunch to a fancy dinner party. The dough is light and fluffy, while the topping is caramelized and slightly crunchy. The combination of sweet onions, briny capers, and fresh herbs creates a flavor profile that is both complex and harmonious. When paired with a glass of white wine, this focaccia is sure to impress your taste buds.
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FOCACCIA WITH SWEET ONION AND CAPER TOPPING
This is much like pissaladière, the Provençal onion tart. It's a perfect time of year to make it, with sweet spring onions in abundance in the markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 12 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the focaccia dough as directed and set in a warm spot to rise.
- Meanwhile, prepare the onion filling. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded skillet. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the capers, thyme and garlic, and turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer gently, stirring often, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the onions have cooked down and are very soft and lightly colored but not browned. They should taste sweet. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
- When the focaccia dough has risen, shape as directed into 1 large focaccia or 2 smaller focacce. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees, preferably with a baking stone in it.
- Dimple the dough with your fingertips and spread the onion mixture over the top in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake, setting the pan on top of the baking stone (if using), for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bread is deep golden brown and bits of the onion topping are browned. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving, or allow to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
FOCACCIA BREAD WITH SWEET ONION AND CAPERS RECIPE
Focaccia Bread with Sweet Onion and Capers Recipe is a must try recipe for all the bread lovers. The bread is easy to make and is so soft and has a beautiful crust to crunch on. Focaccia is from Italy which is nothing but a flatbread that is topped with mixed herbs, but we can have a variation by adding different topping over it. Capers are small flower buds that are pickled usually in brine solution (salt and water). They are then sun dried and brine back in the same solution. They are rich in antioxidants and strengthen capillaries and inhibits platelets. This buds add into to the extra flavour to bread as a whole. Serve the Focaccia Bread with Sweet Onion and Capers Recipe along with Penne Pasta in Spinach Basil Sauce Recipe and a light soup like Light And Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe. If you are looking for more bread recipes here are some : Homemade Butter Naan Recipe (Soft Yogurt Bread) Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe (with Eggless & Vegan Options) Bhakri Recipe (A Multigrain Gujarati Flat Bread)
Provided by Archana's Kitchen
Time 2h30m
Yield Makes: 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To begin making the Focaccia Bread with Sweet Onion and Capers, take lukewarm milk, add sugar and yeast, mix it with the help of spoon and keep it aside for 10 minutes till it froths.
- Meanwhile take all-purpose flour in a large vessel and add salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Now make a well in between of the flour and pour the milk with yeast and sugar.
- Knead the dough with hands (if the dough needs extra water u can add it). Make a soft dough.
- Now sprinkle flour on a flat surface and make the dough soft by kneading with hands for about 10 minutes.
- Take a flat baking greased tray and put the dough over it. Make the dough even on all sides by tapping with your hands. I took 4 *4 inches baking tray.
- Now cover it with a cloth and place it on a warm place till the dough rises. I placed the dough in the oven.
- Until the dough rises, start preparing the topping. Take 2 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and add onions and a teaspoon of sugar and caramelize for 10 minutes. Switch it off and keep it aside.
- Preheat Oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- After 2 hours you can see the dough has risen so well. Knock it off and add salt and knead well.
- Place the dough on a greased baking sheet, then place the bread and flatten it. Sprinkle the caramelized onions and add the capers. Sprinkle some dried herbs.
- Bake it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till u see a nice brown color on the top.
- Serve the Focaccia Bread with Sweet Onion and Capers Recipe along with Penne Pasta in Spinach Basil Sauce Recipe and a light soup like Light And Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe.
SWEET ONION FOCACCIA
Make and share this Sweet Onion Focaccia recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf focaccia bread
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch and roll pizza dough to a 12 in circle.
- Place on lightly greased pizza pan, or regular pie plate.
- Allow dough to rise in warm, draft free location 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile in medium frypan, heat oil over medium low heat, stir in onion.
- Cook, stirring frequently 15 minutes or until onions are softened and light golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and sugar and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Place onion mixture on top of dough, sprinkle with rosemary and salt, if using.
- Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until dough is puffed and golden brown.
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.
ONION FOCACCIA
Dress up pizza dough with a topping of Pecorino Romano cheese and caramelized onions to create this crowd-pleasing onion focaccia.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons oil. Place dough on sheet, stretching to fit (if dough springs back, let rest 20 minutes and repeat). Drizzle edges with 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Addonions and season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until onionsare tender and golden brown in spots,12 minutes. Add vinegar and cook,stirring and scraping up browned bitswith a wooden spoon, 1 minute.
- Remove plastic from dough. Withyour fingertips, poke dimples all overdough, then top with cheese, brownedonions, and red-pepper flakes. Bakeuntil golden brown around edges, about30 minutes. Let cool on sheet 5 minutes.Cut into 20 pieces and serve warmor at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g
FOCACCIA WITH CHEESE AND ONION TOPPING
This is a light, delicate bread, topped with caramelized onions and cheese. Cubed ham makes a tasty addition. The dough for the bread is made in the ABM. Note: My ABM is older and takes 2 1/2 hours for the dough cycle and is included in the preparation time.
Provided by Lizzie in NZ
Categories Breads
Time 3h58m
Yield 1 Foccacia
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the ingredients into your ABM in the order specified for your machine. Set it on the dough cycle.
- When the dough cycle has beeped, LEAVE the dough in the machine for another 30 minutes. It will continue to rise again.
- Preheat your oven to 190°C Grease a 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 1/2 inch pan with some cooking spray or a little olive oil.
- Tip out your dough onto a lightly floured work area and roll into a rectangle to fit baking pan. You will hear all the air bubbles popping as you roll.
- Once the air bubbles are gone, place in pan, patting it into the corners.
- Leave to rise for 15-20 minutes. While dough is rising prepare topping.
- Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté the onion rings on medium heat until golden and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Have your ham cubed and cheese grated and set aside. Now back to the dough.
- Make indentations with forefinger approximately 1 inch apart all over dough.
- Place caramelized onions evenly over dough. Scatter the ham over, and then sprinkle the cheese on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and coarsely ground black pepper.
- Bake at 190 degrees C for 15-18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2611.4, Fat 82.8, SaturatedFat 50, Cholesterol 205.7, Sodium 5471.6, Carbohydrate 370.9, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 27.3, Protein 91.7
CHIPOTLE FOCACCIA WITH GARLIC-ONION TOPPING
Chipotle peppers leave some people tongue-tied; others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe for chipotle, roasted garlic and caramelized onion focaccia. Some wanted it spicier-it's only a medium heat pepper-and some like it just the way it is. Add more if you crave the fire. -Frances "Kay" Bouma, Trail, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first 6 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down dough; cover and let rest for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, place garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon oil. Microwave on high for 20-60 seconds or until softened. Mash the garlic., Roll dough into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a well-greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until slightly risen, about 20 minutes., With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in remaining oil until tender. Add the chipotle peppers, salt and mashed garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle over dough. , Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, top with chopped chives. Cut into serving portions; serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat squares on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- To make the perfect focaccia dough, use a combination of all-purpose and bread flour. This will give the bread a chewy texture and a crispy crust.
- Make sure the water is warm, but not hot, when you add it to the dough. Hot water will kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising.
- Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. This will help develop the gluten in the dough and give the bread a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will allow the yeast to work its magic and create a light and airy bread.
- Before baking, dimple the dough with your fingers. This will help the focaccia to cook evenly and prevent it from puffing up in the middle.
- Top the focaccia with your favorite toppings before baking. Some popular options include olive oil, herbs, roasted vegetables, and cheese.
- Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Focaccia is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or used to make sandwiches, paninis, and croutons. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs, and it is a perfect bread for casual gatherings. With its crispy crust, chewy texture, and flavorful toppings, focaccia is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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