Focaccia with onions

Step 1/7

• ¼ tbsp dry yeast
• 80 ml water
• ¼ tsp sugar
• 140 g flour
• ¾ tbsp olive oil

• stand mixer with dough hook attachment

In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir yeast, some of the water, and sugar together and let sit for approx. 5 min. Add flour and some of the olive oil and mix on low speed, using a dough hook attachment. Increase the speed and mix for another 2. – 3 min., or until it reaches the consistency of a thick batter. Let mixture rest approx. 10 min.

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• ¼ tsp salt

Add part of the salt, increase the mixing speed and mix until the dough becomes smooth and silky, approx. 10 min.

Step 3/7

• plastic wrap
• large bowl

Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for approx. 1 hr. or until it has doubled in size.

Step 4/7

• ⅜ white onions
• ⅜ red onions
• ⅜ tbsp olive oil
• 12 ml water
• ¼ tsp salt

• large bowl
• cutting board
• knife

In the meantime, halve the onions and slice into 0.5-cm./0.2-inch rings. Add to a bowl and toss with olive oil, water, and salt. Set aside.

Step 5/7

• olive oil for greasing

• baking sheet

Grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Carefully transfer the dough to the baking sheet and gently stretch it by pulling at the edges to cover the entire surface. The dough should be airy and stretch with ease.

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• oven
• plastic wrap

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Cover the dough on the baking sheet with plastic wrap and leave to rest for approx. 30 min, until doubled in height.

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• olive oil for brushing
• Maldon sea salt flakes

• pastry brush

Drain onion rings. Using your fingertips, create dimples in the surface of the dough. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle on onions and Maldon sea salt flakes. Place in oven and bake at 200°C/400°F for approx. 25 min, or until golden. Serve warm and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!