7 Mar 2015

Bread Maker Tomato and Caramelised Onion Focaccia

slice of tomato and caramelised onion focaccia
Best eaten fresh from the oven
Bread makers are perfect for making bread dough - from adding a few ingredients to the pan, setting the menu and getting the finished dough out of the pan it took less than an hour.

When the dough was ready I rolled it out to fit into a non-stick tray which I sprinkled with semolina to give a crisp base and it also prevents the dough from sticking.

I'm experimenting with my new machine, which I reviewed a few months back, and love the fact that I can make dough or bake a delicious loaf of bread and leave it whilst I get on with other tasks.

the bread dough after proving for focaccia

You will need:
300g strong white flour
1 tbsp olive oil
170ml water
1/2 tsp salt

For the topping:
1 vine tomato, sliced
1 red onion
extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
balsamic vinegar
Optional: Rosemary leaves to scatter over

Baking tray 30cm x 25cm

1. Make the dough according to the manufacturers instructions.
2. Sprinkle over the base of the tray a couple of tablespoons of semolina. Roll out the dough to fit the baking tray and lift onto the tray and press the dough to fit, if it springs back a little don't worry.
3. Using your fingertips make indentations over the dough.
4. Slice the red onion, place into a microwaveable bowl and sprinkle over 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (cover with clingwrap and microwave for 2 minutes).
5. Arrange the onion and sliced tomato over the dough, scatter over the grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Cover the dough with a piece of clingwrap and leave to prove until double in size.
7. Preheat the oven 190ÂșC.
8. Drizzle the dough with olive oil and bake for 30 minutes until golden.

Leave a comment below and let me know if  you too love your bread maker.

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