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- Basic focaccia recipe from Food & Wine Magazine
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, needles removed from stem
- 1/3 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan cheese
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