Tomato, Onion & Black Garlic Focaccia

 Ma Dugan Vitamix Execu ve Chef

Ingredients

• 240ml warm water (about 45°C)
• 1 tsp honey
• 7g instant fast rise yeast (1 packet)
• 450g high gluten bread flour
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sea salt (optional)
• 120ml extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 70g Roma tomato, thinly sliced
• 30g onion, thinly sliced and sautéed
• 1 bulb black garlic

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.
2. In a small bowl, combine warm water, 1 tsp honey and yeast. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to activate.
3. Add the yeast mixture, flour, salt (if using) and remaining honey to the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
4. Start the machine and increase to Variable 5. Blend for 20 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
5. Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel and rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Brush a 23cm x 23cm x 5cm baking pan with extra virgin olive oil. Press dough into the pan.
7. Cover and rest again in a warm place for 45 minutes.
8. Dimple the dough with your fingertips and drizzle lightly with the reserved olive oil.
9. Top with tomato slices, sautéed onion and black garlic.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the centre reaches 85°C.

Recipe Notes

• Optional toppings include fresh herbs, olives or extra sliced tomatoes.
• For a crispier base, bake on the lower oven rack.