Description
Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Pear, and Blue Cheese is a delightful gourmet bread that combines the warm fluffiness of focaccia with the sweet richness of caramelized onions, juicy pears, and tangy blue cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish elevates any meal with its irresistible aroma and flavor. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweet and savory that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water and letting it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; add the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- While the dough rises, caramelize onions in olive oil over medium-low heat until golden brown (about 20 minutes). Slice the pear.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Punch down the risen dough on an oiled baking sheet or pizza stone; spread it out evenly using your fingers.
- Top with caramelized onions, pear slices, and crumbled blue cheese; drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 94g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg