• 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed (see Note)
• olive oil
• red onion, thinly sliced (caramelized onions would be delicious – see recipe below)
• garlic powder
• mozzarella cheese, shredded or Parmesan, grated (gruyere is delicious)
• fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
• pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• sea salt to taste (optional)

Thaw the dough according to package directions. I place one loaf in a greased loaf pan,  brush the top with oil and place saran wrap on top.  I then place the frozen dough in my oven, turn on the light and let the dough rise until it is an inch above the pan.  It took about 5-6 hours this way.

To tone down the “bite”  of the red onions run hot water over them.

Pat the dough gently with your finger tips into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan, build up edges slightly.  Brush with oil; top with garlic powder, lots of red onions slices and lots of Mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.  Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Caramelized Onions:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet over medium low heat, melt butter, cover and cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove lid, increase heat to medium high and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes

Note: You could also use pizza dough as well as any flatbread such as lavash and skip the dough rising. It probably won’t need to cook as long.

Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com