Herbed Onion Focaccia

1 cup water (luke warm)
1/3 cup minced fresh onion
1 Tbl sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp ground pepper
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp active dry yeast
Topping:
1 Tbl olive oil
1/2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp salt or sea salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper

In bread machine, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.  Select dough setting.
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto greased baking sheet (spread olive oil on pan and keep it on your hands to work with the sticky dough).  Punch down dough and spread into a 9 inch circle.  Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, around 45 minutes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Cut into wedges and serve warm (with olive oil and herb dip if you like).
Yield: 1 loaf, 1 1/2 lbs