Cheesy Onion Focaccia Bread Machine Recipes

CHEESY ONION FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly greased 12-in. pizza pan; pat into a 10-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, saute onions in butter in a large skillet until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute longer., Make deep indentations 1 in. apart in dough, using the end of a wooden spoon handle. Top with onions and cheeses. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

CHEESY ONION FOCACCIA (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• In bread machine, place dough ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough setting.
• After 5 minutes of mixing, check to see if you need to add 1 tbsp water or flour.
• When dough cycle is complete, place dough onto a lightly greased 12" pizza pan and pat into a 10" circle.
• Cover and let rise in warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet saute onions and butter for 15 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in Italian seasonings.
• Using the end of a wooden spoon, make deep indentations 1 " apart in dough.
• Top with onion mixture and cheeses.
• Bake at 400F 15-18 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

CHEDDAR ONION FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Place first 7 ingredients in bread machine according to machine directions.
• Process on dough cycle.
• Remove dough and form into a large semi-flat round.
• Cover and let rise until double, approximately 45 minutes.
• Uncover and press cheese into dough with fingertips.
• Spritz or drizzle oil over the dough and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until bottom is slightly browned.
• Slice into pie wedges and serve.

FOCACCIA (USING BREAD MACHINE FOR THE DOUGH)

Steps:

• Place all of the above ingredients, accurately measured and in the order I have listed them, in the Bread Machine.
• Select the 'dough' cycle.
• When the cycle is complete, take the dough out of the Bread Machine, and proceed with the following steps: On a lightly floured surface, gently knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
• (you may need to add extra flour during this time) Place the 'Focaccia' dough in a well grease bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm (and draught free) place for about 1/2 an hour.
• Then, knead the dough lightly (in the bowl) for about 1 minute.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangular shape (about 20 cm x 30 cm)
• Place on a well greased baking tray (or sponge roll tin) and leave to rise again, in a warm place, this time for about 1 hour (or until it has doubled in it's original size) Now pour and smooth over with your fingers, 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• 'Poke' the dough with 2 fingers at intervals over the surface, and sprinkle liberally with rock salt or equal measurements of olive oil and Basil pesto mixed together with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, top with chopped up sun-dried tomatoes and sliced black olives!
• YUM!
• Bake at 225°C for about 15 minutes or until golden brown!

FOCACCIA (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Place the ingredients into the pan in the order recommended by your bread machine.
• Program the machine for "dough cycle".
• Check dough about 10 minutes before the end of the 2nd kneading cycle.
• It should be a smooth, sticky ball.
• Adjust if needed with more flour or water.
• When the machine has completed its cycle, transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.
• Roll or pat it into a large rectangle, about 17x12 inches.
• Transfer the dough onto a large, lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Let it rest 10 minutes then pat it back to its original shape if it has shrunk.
• Cover with a towel and let rise for about forty minutes or till puffy.
• Sprinkle the salt & herbs over the bread.
• Press into the dough at intervals with your fingers& sprinkle with the olive oil.
• Bake the focaccia in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven & cool on a wire rack.