Michael’s Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 5 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary

Steps

1. Dissolve honey in warm water in a large bowl; sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, then add flour until dough comes together. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
3. Place dough in a lightly oiled large bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 415 degrees F (215 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet.
5. Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet; flatten to evenly cover the whole sheet. Press indentations into dough spaced about 1 inch apart using fingertips. Drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and remaining 1 tablespoon kosher salt over top. Let rise for 10 minutes.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.