This balsamic onion focaccia is the perfect appetizer or side dish when you need a small batch of delicious bread. Crunchy on the outside, light and airy on the inside. Topped with onions sautéed in butter and balsamic… so good!

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If you need a small batch of artisan bread, this is recipe is for you. This easy cast iron skillet recipe serves 2-3 focaccia lovers! Bake this bread for your loved ones or when you want to treat yourself to something special!

The balsamic onions on top are chewy and so flavorful from being caramelized in butter, sugar and balsamic. The focaccia is soft and airy on the inside with a light crunch on the outside.

Tools You’ll need

• 10 inch cast iron
• mixing bowls
• measuring cups and spoons
• Kitchen towel

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• Buttermilk English Muffins
• Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
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Balsamic Onion Focaccia Bread

serves 2-3 people

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp Instant dry active yeast
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour(plus more if needed)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil + extra

Topping

• salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• optional topping: a Drizzle of Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

• In a large bowl, add the sugar, yeast and warm water. Mix and cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel for ten minutes until the mixture forms a froth.
• In another large bowl, add the flour and the salt. Mix thoroughly.
• Pour the flour bowl ingredients into the yeast mixture bowl. Knead using your hands for 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and not sticky. (Add flour 1 tsp at a time if too sticky.)
• Add the olive oil and knead for three more minutes while forming a dough ball. Grease a large bowl and add the dough ball. Cover the bowl with the towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 90 minutes or until double in size.
• Grease a 10 inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
• Once the dough has risen, put some flour on clean hands and punch the dough. Knead for 1 more minute.
• Add more flour to your hands; place the dough into the greased cast iron. Use your hands to press the dough into a round shape. (About half an inch high and about 6-7 inch across.)
• Cover the dough again with the towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375F, adjust rack to middle top position.

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When hot, add the onions. Cook until the onions are browned (not burnt) and softened; about 6-8 minutes stirring often.
• Lower the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar and sugar and cook for 3 minutes, continuing to stir often. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and add the onions to a plate.
• Put a little olive oil on clean fingers and work the risen dough to the edges of the cast iron. Use your fingers to press dimples on top of the dough.
• Top the dough evenly with the caramelized onions.
• Bake the focaccia bread for 14 to 16 minutes until it is golden in color. (Bake a few minutes more if you prefer it crispier; be careful of burning the onion.)
• Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, pepper and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze & enjoy!

Note: Please refer to the photos above if needed.

Try these easy bread recipes next…

• Buttermilk English Muffins
• Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
• Easy White Bread Recipe

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