Preparation time
35 minutes
Ready in
25 minutes
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
- Pinch granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) warm water
- 2 tsp (10 mL) active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) (approx.) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 Ontario Cooking Onions, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario Honey
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Cornmeal
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves or 1 tsp (5 ml) dried
Instructions
In measuring cup, stir together sugar and water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let stand in warm place about 5 minutes or until bubbly and doubled in volume.
In large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make well in centre and pour in 2 tbsp (25 mL) oil. Stir yeast mixture briskly and pour into well. With fork, gradually blend flour into liquid mixture to form dough; gather into ball. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 5 minutes, adding just enough extra flour to make soft, slightly sticky dough. Place in greased clean bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with greased waxed paper, then tea towel. Let rise in warm draft free place until tripled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours. (Dough can be left to rise up to 3 hours.)
In small bowl, combine onions, vinegar and honey; let stand at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
On lightly floured surface punch down dough, knead in 1/4 cup (50 mL) cheese. Form into ball and cover with bowl; let stand of 10 minutes.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 10-inch (25-cm) circle. Lightly sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal; place dough on top. Make indentations all over top with fingertips. Drain onions and scatter over dough. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) cheese, then thyme and remaining 2 tbsp (25 mL) oil. Sprinkle all over with 1 tsp (5 mL) cold water and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cut in wedges; serve warm.
Nutritional Information
- Protein: 9 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Carbohydrate: 36 grams
- Fibre: 2 grams
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Calories: 300