*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  FITASCETTA (ONION COVERED BREAD RING)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Italian
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   ts           Dried yeast
   1       c            Warm water
     1/4   c            Olive oil
   2 1/2   c            All-purpose white flour
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
   1 1/2   lb           Red onions, sliced very fine
   4       tb           Margarine
                        Salt & pepper
   1       pn           Sugar
                        Olive oil

  Stir the yeast into the water in a large mixing bowl &
  let stand until it is creamy, about 10 minutes.  With
  a wooden spoon, stir in the olive oil followed by the
  flour & salt.  Knead by hand until moist & velvety.
  Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover & let rise
  until doubled.  Meanwhile, saute the onions in
  margarine over the lowest possible heat until they are
  soft & transparent, about 40 minutes.  Season with
  salt & pepper & sugar.  Leave to cool. When the dough
  has risen, turn out onto a floured board & shape into
  a long log.  Transfer to a greased baking sheet & join
  the two ends to make a ring of 6" tp 8" diameter.
  Keep the hole in the centre as open as possible.
  Cover & let rise till doubled. 30 minutes before
  baking, preheat oven to 400F.  When the dough has
  risen, scoop up the onions in a slotted spoon & pile
  on top of the ring.  Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce
  the heat to 375F, brush the exposed surface with more
  olive oil & bake another 15 to 20 minutes until golden
  & crispy. Remove & slide onto a wire rack to cool.
 


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