Caramelized Onion Flatbread

Name: Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 8 Portionen
Ingredients: 250 g '00' flour; 250 g strong white bread flour; 7 g sachet fast-action dried yeast; 10 g fine sea salt; 3 tbsp good-quality olive oil; 3 piece large red onions; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp butter

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Cook Time

3 h

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Prep Time

45 Min

This Thermomix® recipe for Caramelized Onion Flatbread is ready in 3 h and yields 8 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

This caramelized onion flatbread is a delightful treat, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a savory snack. The sweetness of the caramelized onions perfectly complements the soft, chewy texture of the focaccia. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The balsamic vinegar adds a lovely tang that elevates the flavor profile. It's best served warm, straight from the oven, but it's also delicious at room temperature. This recipe is ideal for a weekend brunch or a casual get-together with friends. It's a vegetarian option that everyone will love!

Ingredients (8 ingredients)

250 g '00' flour
250 g strong white bread flour
7 g sachet fast-action dried yeast
10 g fine sea salt
3 tbsp good-quality olive oil
3 piece large red onions
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp butter

Preparation (8 steps)

Combine flours, yeast, and salt

Thermomix® Setting

10 sec/Speed 3

Add 250g '00' flour, 250g strong white bread flour, 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast, and 10g fine sea salt to the mixing bowl. Mix for 10 Sec./Stufe 3 to combine.

Add oil and water

Thermomix® Setting

30 sec/Speed 3

Add 3 tbsp good-quality olive oil and 320ml lukewarm water to the mixing bowl. Mix for 30 Sec./Stufe 3 until well combined.

Knead the dough

Thermomix® Setting

5 min/Kneading speed

Knead the dough for 5 Min./Knetstufe. If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.

300

First rise

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp tea towel, and leave to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size (approximately 1-1.5 hours).

Caramelize the onions

Thermomix® Setting

20 min/248°F/Speed 1 120

Add 2 tbsp butter and the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the mixing bowl. Add 3 large red onions, quartered, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 20 Min./120°C/Stufe 1. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

1200

Add balsamic vinegar

Thermomix® Setting

10 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar to the mixing bowl with the onions. Cook for a further 10 Min./100°C/Stufe 1 until sticky. Set aside to cool.

600

Second rise

Oil an A4-sized roasting tin, scrape in the dough, and reshape in the tin, gently pushing the dough into the corners. Scatter over the caramelized onions, cover with a piece of lightly oiled cling film, and leave until puffed up (approximately 30-45 minutes).

Bake the focaccia

Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Using your fingers, lightly dimple the dough all over, drizzle with a little oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 30 mins until golden brown.

1800