Herbed Onion Focaccia

diner524's Note:

I found this recipe in my recent Taste of Home magazine. Its sounds so good and uses a bread machine. It is described that it is best served warmed and the next day makes the best toast you've ever had! Time does not include time for the bread machine cycle. This makes a 1 1/2 lb loaf.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup water (70 to 80 degrees)
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups flour, all purpose
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
2. When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a greased baking sheet and punch down (dough will be sticky). With lightly oiled hands, pat dough into a 9 inch circle. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Reviews

[JoeyV]

Delicious! And that's all I have to say about that. Update: formed 4 small round loafs, scooped out the middle to make bread bowls, and poured in New England clam chowder (from a can, sorry). TRY IT!

[StacyMD187373]

Very tasty bread, diner. It was a bit "dill-y" for my taste, but was still good. DH really liked it. It was easy to make in the breadmaker and made a large loaf. Made for I Recommend tag game.

[Debbwl]

Tasty and Can be made without a bread maker. Not known for my baking skills and this sounding so yummy decided to draw on everything I learned as a very little girl and went for it. All I can say is everyone was very happy with the end result. I made using whole wheat flour, mixed the yeast with warm water and let sit 5 minutes. Then mixed into the flour and other ingredients and kneaded for about 3 minutes, shaped and let rise for an hour, baked and we had bread. Thanks so much for the post.