Knead bread?

Since a few people have asked for this particular recipe, I decided to document the next time I made my rosemary onion focaccia bread. We attended a dinner party tonight, and I was happy to contribute bread, so I spent this afternoon alternating between baking and making Valentines while the dough was rising. :)

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tsps. honey
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tbsps. olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsps. minced fresh rosemary, divided
3-4 cups all-purpose flour (I substitute at least 1 cup with whole wheat flour)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in honey and let stand for 5 minutes. Saute onion in 1 tbsp. olive oil until tender and add to yeast mixture. Add the salt, 1 tbsp. rosemary, 1 cup flour and 1 tbsp. oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise (preferably in a warm place) until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Divide dough in half and pat each portion into a 9 inch circle. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 35 minutes.
Brush with remaining oil, sprinkle with kosher salt and remaining rosemary. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Mixin' it all up

I LOVE the smell of fresh herbs! Can't wait to have my own garden.

Hubby is always excited to have homemade bread.

Kneading away


Ready to bake...

Fresh out of the oven!