Bell Pepper Focaccia

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Focaccia is a flat, oven-baked bread. Everyone loves focaccia! It’s a great start to any Italian meal. This Bell Pepper Focaccia recipe is a simple twist on a beloved favorite.

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Bell Pepper Focaccia

Ingredients 

  • 1 2/3 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast 1/4 oz
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp rosemary fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp oregano fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 package onion Melissa's Cipolline (8 oz julienned)
  • 1/2 jar fire roasted red pepper chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic fire roasted, minced
  • Parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions 

Foccacia

  • Stir together 1 2/3 cups lukewarm (105 to 115°F) water and yeast in bowl of mixer and let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 5 cups flour, 1/4 cup oil, and 2 1/2 teaspoons table salt, 1/2 of the rosemary, 1/2 of the oregano and beat with paddle attachment at medium speed until a dough forms.
  • Replace paddle with dough hook and knead dough at high speed until soft, smooth, and sticky, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in 1 to 2 tablespoons more flour.
  • Knead dough 1 minute (it will still be slightly sticky), then transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and turn dough to coat with oil.
  • Let rise, covered with plastic wrap, at warm room temperature, until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Press dough evenly into a generously oiled 15- by 10- by 1-inch baking pan (1/2 sheet pan).
  • Let dough rise, covered completely with a kitchen towel, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium to large saucepan. Add onions and caramelize. This will take a few minutes.
  • When done, cool in a strainer and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.

Topping

  • Stir together remaining rosemary, oregano and remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Make shallow indentations all over dough with your fingertips, then brush with rosemary oil, letting it pool in indentations.
  • Sprinkle sea salt, onions, bell peppers, garlic and parmesan cheese evenly over focaccia and bake in middle of oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the sheet pan. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Special equipment: a standing electric mixer with paddle attachment and dough hook
You can use a pre-baked focaccia and add the toppings following if desired.
Recipe and photo provided by Melissa’s - http://www.melissas.com

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian, Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian
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