Quick onion and Garlic Focaccia (sugar, dipping, pepper, onions)

[lubby]

1 pizza dough (fresh not frozen)
1 large sweet onion sliced thin
6 cloves garlic chopped
3 tbsp olive oil divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Strech out pizza dough to form a circle, place in round pizza pan. Saute onions , garlic and salt in 2 Tbsp olive oil until soft and carmelized on medium heat. Spread mixture on top of pizza dough, sprinkle with Italian seasoning and remaining Tbsp of olive oil, Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20- 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. My mom used to make this when we were kids. She always invented new recipes. This is not traditional focaccia but it is good and can be served as an appetizer for guests. It's almost like a garlic bread. If you have a pizza stone it's even better to bake it on that.This is not traditional foccacia but my mom's take on it.

[PennyLane2]

Sounds great! I make something similar and call them pizza dough bread sticks. They're great for dipping in marinara or served alongside a big salad. I'll have to try the onion addition .

[CFoulke]

Originally Posted by lubby

1 pizza dough (fresh not frozen)
1 large sweet onion sliced thin
6 cloves garlic chopped
3 tbsp olive oil divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Strech out pizza dough to form a circle, place in round pizza pan. Saute onions , garlic and salt in 2 Tbsp olive oil until soft and carmelized on medium heat. Spread mixture on top of pizza dough, sprinkle with Italian seasoning and remaining Tbsp of olive oil, Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20- 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. My mom used to make this when we were kids. She always invented new recipes. This is not traditional focaccia but it is good and can be served as an appetizer for guests. It's almost like a garlic bread. If you have a pizza stone it's even better to bake it on that.This is not traditional foccacia but my mom's take on it.

Lubby, that sounds yummy. I will be trying this soon - maybe some marinara dipping sauce...yummmmmm!!! Thanks.

[lubby]

Yeah my mom made this alot when we were kids.

[rural chick]

Yummy! Do you or any of the others have a good marinara sauce recipe to go with this yummy bread?

[lubby]

3 cans red pack crushed tomatoes
3 cans red pack whole peeled tomatoes
1 can red pack puree
1 can red pack tomato paste
1 medium onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
fresh basil (about 7 or 8 basil leaves left whole)
1/4 cup good red wine
2 tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste

In a 12 qt stock pot heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes.reduce heat to medium and add crushed tomatoes and puree. In a blender puree the 3 cans of peeled tomatoes and add that to the pot. Next add paste and stir. Add fresh basil,salt, pepper, sugar and wine. (you can omitt the wine and sugar if you like, I don't) I cook and simmer the sauce for 4 hours, and if I cook it with sausage and meatballs in it then 6 hours.