Best 7 Olive Focaccia With Pancetta And Onion Topping Recipes

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**Indulge in the Rustic Charm of Olive Focaccia with Pancetta and Onion Topping: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the Olive Focaccia with Pancetta and Onion Topping, a delectable bread that embodies the essence of Italian culinary artistry. This focaccia, a classic Italian flatbread, is adorned with an enticing combination of savory pancetta, caramelized onions, and aromatic herbs, all harmoniously united atop a golden-brown crust. Experience the delightful interplay of textures as the crispy crust yields to the soft and airy interior, each bite bursting with a symphony of flavors. With three additional tantalizing recipes featured in this article – Pancetta and Onion Pizza, Focaccia with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese, and Rosemary Focaccia Bread Sticks – you'll embark on a culinary journey through Italy's rich gastronomic heritage. Prepare to captivate your senses and delight your palate with these delectable creations.

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OLIVE AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon sugar
One 1/4-ounce packet instant yeast
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for sprinkling
1 small yellow onion, quartered and sliced
One 5.3-ounce jar pitted green olives, drained
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and grease with a thin layer of olive oil.
  • Place sugar and 1 1/2 cups water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  • Combine the bread flour, all-purpose flour, salt and the tablespoon rosemary in a large bowl. Add to the mixer along with the oil. Knead the dough on medium speed until it forms a smooth, supple ball that is not sticky to the touch, about 5 minutes. Turn the dough out on the prepared sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and cover with a bowl or clean kitchen towel. Allow to rise until it doubles in size, about 2 hours.
  • Using oiled fingertips, gently press the dough out onto the sheet tray, making dimpled indentations all over the dough. Cover with a towel and allow to rise again for another 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the dough with the onions, olives and rosemary and drizzle generously with oil. Bake the focaccia until it is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving.

OLIVE FOCACCIA



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When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe-including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers-the results were simply delectable. The flavorful, chewy loaf makes a wonderful accompaniment to nearly any meal. -Dee Froemel, Hayward, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (8 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 to 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
5 Greek olives, sliced
5 sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, olives and parsley., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes., Punch dough down. Shape into a 9-in. circle on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and cheeses., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 14-18 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLIVE FOCACCIA WITH PANCETTA AND ONION TOPPING



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Categories     Bread     Food Processor     Olive     Onion     Pork     Bake     Rosemary     Bacon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups (or more) bread flour
1 package fast-rising dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water (125°F to 130°F)
2 1/2 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
Olive oil
2 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt in processor. Combine 3/4 cup hot water and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in cup. With machine running, pour water mixture into processor through feed tube. Process until dough forms, then continue processing 40 seconds to knead. Add olives and process to combine. Knead dough on floured surface until no longer sticky, adding more flour if necessary.
  • Grease medium bowl with olive oil. Add dough, turning to coat surface. Cover with towel and let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 13-inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Punch dough down. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll out to 12-inch round on flour surface. Transfer to prepared pan. Build up edges slightly. Let rise in warm draft-free area 15 minutes. Dimple surface of dough all over with fingertips and build up edge again. Let rise in warm draft-free area 15 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped pancetta, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped rosemary and sauté until onion just begins to soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove onion mixture from heat.
  • Tilt skillet with onion mixture and, with pastry brush, brush bread dough with olive oil in bottom of skillet, using additional olive oil if necessary to coat. Top bread dough with onion mixture. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Bake bread until brown on bottom and edges, about 30 minutes. Cut hot bread into wedges. Transfer wedges to platter. Garnish focaccia with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired and serve.

FOCACCIA WITH SWEET ONION AND CAPER TOPPING



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This is much like pissaladière, the Provençal onion tart. It's a perfect time of year to make it, with sweet spring onions in abundance in the markets.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe Whole-Wheat Focaccia
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large spring onions or white onions (1 1/2 pounds)
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the focaccia dough as directed and set in a warm spot to rise.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the onion filling. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded skillet. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the capers, thyme and garlic, and turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer gently, stirring often, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the onions have cooked down and are very soft and lightly colored but not browned. They should taste sweet. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • When the focaccia dough has risen, shape as directed into 1 large focaccia or 2 smaller focacce. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees, preferably with a baking stone in it.
  • Dimple the dough with your fingertips and spread the onion mixture over the top in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake, setting the pan on top of the baking stone (if using), for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bread is deep golden brown and bits of the onion topping are browned. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving, or allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CHIPOTLE FOCACCIA WITH GARLIC-ONION TOPPING



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Chipotle peppers leave some people tongue-tied; others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe for chipotle, roasted garlic and caramelized onion focaccia. Some wanted it spicier-it's only a medium heat pepper-and some like it just the way it is. Add more if you crave the fire. -Frances "Kay" Bouma, Trail, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon plus 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 6 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down dough; cover and let rest for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, place garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon oil. Microwave on high for 20-60 seconds or until softened. Mash the garlic., Roll dough into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a well-greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until slightly risen, about 20 minutes., With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in remaining oil until tender. Add the chipotle peppers, salt and mashed garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle over dough. , Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, top with chopped chives. Cut into serving portions; serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat squares on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLIVE, ROSEMARY, AND ONION FOCACCIA



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Categories     Bread     Olive     Onion     Side     Bake     Rosemary     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 9

a 1/4-ounce package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves plus whole rosemary leaves
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 pound Kalamata, Niçoise, or green Greek olives or a combination, pitted and cut into slivers (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook stir together the yeast, the sugar, and 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water and proof the yeast mixture for 5 minutes, or until it is foamy. Stir in 4 1/2 cups of the flour, the salt, and 2 tablespoons of the oil and knead the dough, scraping down the dough hook occasionally and adding as much of the remaining 1/2 cup flour as necessary to form a soft, slightly sticky dough, for 3 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turn it to coat it with the oil, and let it rise, covered, in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it is double in bulk. Knead in the chopped rosemary, press the dough with lightly oiled hands into a well-oiled 15 1/2- by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan, and let it rise, covered loosely, for 30 minutes. The dough may be made 8 hours in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • Dimple the dough with your fingertips, making 1/4-inch-deep indentations, brush it with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and top it with the onion, the olives, the salt, and the whole rosemary leaves. Bake the focaccia in the bottom third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until it is golden and cooked through. Transfer the focaccia to a rack, let it cool for 10 minutes, and serve it, cut into squares, warm or at room temperature.

ONION FOCACCIA



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Dress up pizza dough with a topping of Pecorino Romano cheese and caramelized onions to create this crowd-pleasing onion focaccia.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds homemade or store-bought pizza dough
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons oil. Place dough on sheet, stretching to fit (if dough springs back, let rest 20 minutes and repeat). Drizzle edges with 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Addonions and season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until onionsare tender and golden brown in spots,12 minutes. Add vinegar and cook,stirring and scraping up browned bitswith a wooden spoon, 1 minute.
  • Remove plastic from dough. Withyour fingertips, poke dimples all overdough, then top with cheese, brownedonions, and red-pepper flakes. Bakeuntil golden brown around edges, about30 minutes. Let cool on sheet 5 minutes.Cut into 20 pieces and serve warmor at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, bake the focaccia on a preheated baking sheet.
  • If you don't have pancetta, you can substitute bacon or prosciutto.
  • To make the focaccia ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Wrap the focaccia tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the focaccia in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • You can also freeze the focaccia for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the focaccia tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag. When you're ready to serve, thaw the focaccia overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Reheat the focaccia in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This olive focaccia with pancetta and onion topping is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the pancetta and onion topping adds a savory and flavorful touch. This focaccia is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it is also a great way to use up leftover olives and pancetta.

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