This is the standard Focaccia bread recipe that I use for ANY TOPPINGS! The possibilities are endless on what you can create, use your favorite toppings. I ate this at a restaurant many years ago, and I decided to make it at home, seeing as how that restaurant is now closed.
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INGREDIENTS
1 Cup of Warm water (use thermometer about 80 degrees)
1 Package of Active Dry Yeast (instant rise is best)
2 Teaspoons of Honey
2.5 Cups of Flour
1.5 Cups of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (please more for dripping on top)
1 Teaspoon of KOSHER SALT (please do not use table, big difference)
1 Large Sweet Onion (sliced thin)
3 Teaspoons of Brown Sugar (light)
1 Bosc (or any kind you like) Pear
1.5 Cups of Crumbled Blue Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast and honey and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and 1/4 cup of the oil; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour and the salt and knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic and let stand for 1 hour.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion and brown sugar, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes - you stop once they are shrunk in size and a nice caramel brown color!
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 450°. Oil a 9-by-13 inch rimmed baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the sheet and press it down to fit. I use parchment paper to prevent sticking and it also bakes evenly this way. Dimple the dough all over with your fingers and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let the dough rise until puffed, anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the temperature in your home, or where you put the bowl to rise next to something warm would make it poof quicker!)
Step 4
Put all of your toppings on, scatter it nice and evenly. Bake for 20 minutes and no longer as then the crust will brown too much!
ENJOY!
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