Best 5 Focaccia Bread Wpotato Dough Recipes

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Focaccia bread with potato dough is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. The potato dough gives the bread a soft and fluffy texture, and the addition of herbs and cheese adds flavor and complexity. Focaccia bread is perfect for sandwiches, paninis, or simply enjoying with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create a delicious and memorable focaccia bread with potato dough.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO FOCACCIA



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Chef's note: You can use store-bought pizza dough for this recipe. You will need about 1 1/2 pounds.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h5m

Yield about 1 1/2 pounds of dough, or 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 envelope active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup lukewarm whole milk
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, preferably gray salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup diced pancetta or bacon (about 1/4 pound, cut in 1/2-inch dice)
1 1/2 cups peeled and diced, new or russet potatoes (about 1/2 pound, cut in 1/2-inch dice)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, to coat the baking sheet and the dough

Steps:

  • Combine the yeast, sugar, and milk in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 1/2 cup of the flour. Stir well, cover with a towel, and let rest in a warm place for 25 minutes.
  • Mix in the olive oil, salt, and 1 cup of flour, until well incorporated. Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough adheres to the hook. It should remain soft and slightly sticky. Continue mixing for about 6 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Remove from the bowl, shape the dough into a ball, flatten slightly, and put into an oiled bowl. Turn to coat. Cover the bowl with a towel and put in a warm place for about 1 hour, to let the dough rise until doubled.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook slowly until very crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve the pancetta and fat separately.
  • Put the potatoes in cold salted water, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and place in a bowl.
  • Pour the pancetta fat over the warm potatoes, add the crisped pancetta, 1 teaspoon of the rosemary, salt and pepper to taste, and the lemon zest. Toss well and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a baking sheet.
  • Lightly flour the dough and punch it down. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 12 by 10 inches. Brush off any excess flour and transfer to the oiled baking sheet. Brush the dough with olive oil and leave to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the potato mixture onto the dough and press it in with the flat of your hand. Press your fingers into the dough to make evenly spaced indentations all over the surface, being careful not to puncture or tear the dough. Scatter the remaining rosemary over the dough.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and the bread is crisp on the bottom. Let cool in the pan to room temperature. Cut into squares, "fingers," or triangles to serve.

SOFT POTATO FOCACCIA BREAD



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The addition of cooked potatoes makes this the softest, most delicious Focaccia Bread you will ever taste. The perfect appetizer!

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Appetizer     Bread and Pizza     Main Dish

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium potato (Russet or Yukon gold) ((150 grams))
2 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour ((300 grams))
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons lukewarm water
2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
2-3 pinches rock salt
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small zucchini shredded
1/2 cup firm mozzarella shredded
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Boil the unpeeled potato until tender. Drain, remove skin and mash well or pass through a potato ricer.
  • In the bowl of a stand up mixer add the flour, yeast, honey and salt (place salt away from the yeast) and the mashed potatoes, start to knead (on #2 speed).
  • Continue to knead, add the oil, then pour the water slowly (a slow stream), continue to knead for 3-4 minutes (no higher than #3-4 speed) or until dough is smooth and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Remove to a flat lightly floured surface and knead into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft free area for approximately 2 hours or doubled in bulk.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Lightly oil a pizza pan. I used three 7 inch (19cm) pans.
  • Divide dough and place in prepared pans, with finger tips make prints in the dough.
  • To make the rosemary focaccia, sprinkle the dough with rosemary leaves, rock salt and drizzle with olive oil.To make the zucchini & cheese focaccia, top the dough with shredded zucchini, sprinkle with oregano and salt, top with shredded cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes until dough is cooked. Serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 1179 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FOCACCIA



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Focaccia is one of my favorite bread recipes. It's one of the least labor-intensive since there isn't any kneading. The dough is very wet, which is perfect for a tender, yet chewy, bread with a very distinct salt bite. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water and honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt and remaining 3/4-cup water; mixing until smooth (dough will be wet). Scrape the sides of the bowl clean; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Gently scrape dough directly into pan. With oiled hands, gently spread dough. If dough springs back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Make indentations in the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let rise until doubled in size, 30-40 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FOCACCIA BREAD



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A wonderful, quick alternative to garlic bread. Lots of herbs and lots of flavor!

Provided by Terri McCarrell

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.
  • When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

POTATO FOCACCIA



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In this hearty variation on traditional focaccia, mashed fingerling potatoes are incorporated into the dough, which is topped with thin slices for baking. Fingerlings are grown in yellow, pink, and blue varieties. For a special touch, use an assortment of them. Any small potatoes will work just as well as fingerlings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 12-by-18-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for bowl and plastic wrap
1 pound assorted fingerling potatoes
4 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1 package active dry yeast
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a 12-by-18-inch rimmed baking pan, and spread all over using fingertips; set aside. Place half the potatoes in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water; place over high heat. Add 3 teaspoons salt when water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain in a colander, reserving liquid. Pass through a potato ricer or a food mill and into a bowl; set aside.
  • Place 1/4 cup reserved warm liquid into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Sprinkle in yeast, and stir well; let stand until creamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups more reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the reserved mashed potatoes; beat until combined. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; add to potato mixture. Mix on low speed until flour is incorporated, about 3 minutes. Change to the dough hook, and knead on medium-high until dough is smooth and elastic and is slightly tacky when squeezed but does not stick to fingers, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a clean surface, and knead into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Cover with oiled plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until dough has filled the entire pan and has increased in size by about one-third, about 30 minutes.
  • Using a mandoline or a knife, slice remaining potatoes into very thin rounds. Transfer to a bowl. Add half the rosemary and 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat potatoes well.
  • Remove plastic wrap; dimple dough with fingertips, leaving deep indentations. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Gently press reserved sliced potatoes into dough. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary. Bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality potato: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are ideal. They are starchy and will help create a light and fluffy focaccia.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are very soft. This will make them easier to mash and incorporate into the dough.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will help to develop the flavor and texture of the bread.
  • Top the focaccia with your favorite toppings before baking. Some popular options include olive oil, herbs, cheese, and vegetables.
  • Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it is golden brown and cooked through.

Conclusion:

Potato dough focaccia is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new bread to try, give potato dough focaccia a try. You won't be disappointed!

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