Name: Capsicum and onion focaccia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, plus 1/4 cup extra; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 7 gram sachet (2 teaspoons) dried yeast; 2 cup plain flour; 3/4 cup warm water; cooking oil spray; 100 gram feta, crumbled; 1/4 cup small basil leaves

Capsicum and onion focaccia

With vibrant colours, this delicious capsicum and onion focaccia with caramelised onions, crumbled feta and basil makes a tasty lunch to serve for loved ones during the weekend

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Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

45M

Total

Ingredients

2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, plus 1/4 cup extra

2 medium red onions, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon caster sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, crushed

7 gram sachet (2 teaspoons) dried yeast

2 cup plain flour

3/4 cup warm water

cooking oil spray

100 gram feta, crumbled

1/4 cup small basil leaves

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a 30 x 20cm (base measurement) slice pan.

2.Heat oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, 8 minutes, or until soft. Add brown sugar and capsicum; cook, stirring, 8 minutes, or until caramelised.

3.Meanwhile, combine caster sugar, salt, garlic, yeast, flour, extra oil and warm water in a large bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead 5 minutes, or until smooth. Press dough into prepared pan; spray with oil.

4.Top dough with onion mixture and feta; bake 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked. Sprinkle with basil. Serve.

Use brown onion instead of red.
Note

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