Braised Rabbit

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season rabbit pieces with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet. Add rabbit and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer rabbit to plate. Add remaining 2 tbsp. oil to skillet. Add onion and bay leaf and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes until onions are starting to brown. Add wine and boil until reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes, water, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Return rabbit pieces to skillet and bring to a simmer. Transfer rabbit mixture to a large greased baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn rabbit over and bake until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.