Onion & Bacon Focaccia Lentil Bread – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10 mL) quick rise yeast
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (250 mL) warm water (reserve 2 Tbsp to blend with salt)
• 3½ cups (875 mL) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
• 2 tsp (10 mL) coarse salt
• 6 slices double smoked bacon, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• ½ cup (125 mL) thinly sliced onion
• 2 cloves (2 tsp, 10 mL) minced garlic
• 1 cup (250 mL) canned lentils, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) red wine
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
• 2 tsp (10 mL) finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh rosemary
• ¼ cup (60 mL) finely grated aged cheddar cheese