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Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive

Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 30 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 1 potato, unpeeled
    • 6 cups bread flour
    • 2 cups lukewarm water, divided
    • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons white sugar
    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    • 🧂 2 tablespoons salt, divided

  • Topping

    • 🍅 8 vine tomatoes, halved
    • 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives in brine
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

STEPS

1

Place potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.

2

Peel potato; mash in a large bowl with a fork. Pour in flour and mix well with your fingertips. Rub together until mixture is even and free of lumps.

3

Combine 1 cup water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 5 tablespoons olive oil.

4

Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture; mix, adding remaining 1 cup water a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Mix in 1 tablespoon salt.

5

Knead dough on a clean work surface until smooth and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.

6

Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place dough on the baking sheet; stretch into the corners. Arrange tomatoes and olives over dough.

7

Mix remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl. Brush mixture over dough. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon salt on top. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise for 30 minutes.

8

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

9

Bake focaccia on the lower rack of the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lift up with a fork to check bottom is golden brown. Transfer to the middle rack and bake until top is golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle oregano on top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

386

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 59
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 Adding boiled potato to the dough makes the focaccia softer.Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.Serve warm or at room temperature with olive oil for dipping.To store leftovers, wrap in aluminum foil and keep in a cool, dry place.