Title: Fitascetta (Onion Covered Bread Ring)
Categories: Entree Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 1 Servings

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.

Carol Field, "Italy in Small Bites"

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