Transport yourself to the rolling hills of Italy with the irresistible aroma of potato rosemary focaccia, known as focaccia con patate e rosmarino. This delectable bread is a symphony of flavors, combining the earthy taste of rosemary with the soft, chewy texture of focaccia and the delicate sweetness of roasted potatoes. Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, this focaccia is a staple in many Italian households and has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps to create this masterpiece in your own kitchen, bringing the rustic charm of Italy to your table.
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POTATO ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
This dough recipe makes the best-tasting all-purpose focaccia dough that I've ever had and is also the easiest to make. Potato, onions, and rosemary make the focaccia base which is accented with a basil, oregano, rosemary, garlic, and thyme oil.
Provided by Peter Reinhart
Categories Sides
Time 18h
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- With a large metal spoon, stir together the flour, salt, yeast, and water in a 4-quart bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer until combined. If mixing with an electric mixer, fit it with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed for about 2 minutes, or until all the ingredients are hydrated and begin to form a wet ball of dough. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Switch to the dough hook, add the olive oil, and resume mixing on medium-low speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all of the oil is incorporated and the dough is sticky, supple, and smooth; it should clear the sides of the bowl and stick just a little to the bottom. If the dough seems like a batter and does not have sufficient structure to hold itself together, mix in more flour by the tablespoonful.
- Even though it is sticky, the dough should still pass the windowpane test. If mixing by hand, repeatedly dip one of your hands or the spoon into cold water and use it much like a dough hook, working the dough vigorously as you rotate the bowl with your other hand. As all the flour is incorporated and the dough becomes a wet ball, about 3 minutes, stop mixing and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Then add the olive oil, dip your hand or spoon again in water, and continue to work the dough for another 3 to 4 minutes. The dough should be very sticky, but it should also have some texture and structure.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl brushed with olive oil. Turn the dough to coat it with the oil, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and immediately refrigerate it overnight. The next day the dough should have nearly doubled in size. Allow it to sit at room temperature for about 2 hours before making the focaccia.
- In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours before using.
- Shape and dimple the dough in a 12 by 17-inch (30 by 43-cm) sheet pan using the 2 tablespoons olive oil for preparing the pan and the 1/4 cup olive oil for dimpling the dough. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, or until it fills the pan.
- While the dough is rising in the pan, prepare the potatoes. If using new potatoes, place them in a saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil, and boil for about 10 minutes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain, let cool (or plunge them in cold water to speed the process), and cut into 1/4-inch-thick (6 mm) slices. If using regular-sized Yukon Gold potatoes, slice them paper-thin using a food processor, a mandoline, or a chef's knife. In a bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, onion, if using, and rosemary. Pour in the herb oil and toss gently to coat.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). When the focaccia is fully risen and ready to bake, remove the potatoes from the oil, shaking off the excess oil, and spread the slices over the surface of the dough, either randomly or stacked like dominoes. If using Yukon Gold potatoes, you may need to overlap more tightly to fit on the dough. If using onions, scatter them over the potatoes. Place the sheet pan on the middle shelf of the oven, bake for 5 minutes, and then lower the temperature to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the pan 180 degrees. Continue to bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer or until the dough and the potatoes are golden around the edges.
- Remove the finished focaccia from the oven and immediately transfer it to a cooling rack. Drizzle any oil remaining in the pan, as well as any remaining herb oil, to taste, over the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 798 kcal, Carbohydrate 84 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1470 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g
POTATO ROSEMARY FOCACCIA ( FOCACCIA CON PATATE E ROSMARINO )
Cooking time includes rising time. I don't own a Kitchenaid type mixer so the instructions are for hand kneaded bread. I imagine a mixer would work just fine for mixing and kneading. This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Provided by MsKittyKat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup warm water and let it proof for 5 minutes, or until it is foamy.
- In a large bowl combine well 4 cups of the flour with the mashed potatoes and the salt until the mixture resembles coarse meal, add the yeast mixture, and stir the dough until it is combined well.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it, incorporating as much of the remaining 1/2 cup flour as necessary to prevent it from sticking, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball, put it in an oiled bowl, and turn it to coat it with the oil.
- Let the dough rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours, or until it is double in bulk.
- While the dough is rising, in a small bowl stir together the garlic, the rosemary, and the oil and let the mixture stand, covered.
- Turn the dough out into a well-oiled 15 1/2- by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan, press it evenly into the pan, and let it rise, covered loosely, in a warm place for 45 minutes or less, or until it is almost double in bulk.
- Using a mandoline or hand-held slicer cut the red potatoes into paper-thin slices, arrange the slices on the dough, overlapping them, and brush them with the oil mixture, discarding the garlic.
- Sprinkle the focaccia with salt and pepper to taste and bake it in the bottom third of a preheated 400°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it is golden.
- Let the focaccia cool in the pan on a rack and serve it warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 1397.8, Carbohydrate 103, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13.9
POTATO TOMATO FOCACCIA
From the Party Girl Cookbook I have not tried this; in the past, recipes I have tried from here have been either really good or just ok, so it's your call. It can be made 1 - 2 days ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap and then in foil. I really don't know how long the prep time is, so I'm just pulling a number out of air...
Provided by briosgaid
Categories Breads
Time 1h50m
Yield 35 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly grease 10 by 15 in.
- rimmed cookie sheet or jellyroll pan.
- Combine oil, garlic, and rosemary; cover& set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together water, yeast,& sugar; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour& salt and gradually stir into yeast mix until it forms a soft dough.
- Mix in tomatoes.
- On a lightly floured surface (with floured hands), knead dough 5 min.
- or until smooth/elastic, and shape into ball.
- Invert the large bowl used to mix the dough over the dough ball and let it rest 10 min.
- ROll out dough into a 13 by 9 in.
- rectangle on the surface and transfer to baking pan, pressing into corners.
- Let dough rise, covered loosely with plastic wrap/towel, in a warm place until doubled in size (about 30 min.) Preheat oven to 400F.
- Once dough has risen, make little divots all over the dough with your fingers, making sure the dough is pressed to the edges of the pan.
- Slice the potatoes paper- thin and arrange them, overlapping, on the dough.
- Brush the potatoes with oil mix, leaving garlic slices in bowl.
- Sprinkle fococcia w/ s&p and bake for 40- 50min.
- or until golden.
- Let it cool in the pan on a rack.
- When cool, remove the bread to a board and cut into 2 in.
- squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 94.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2
POTATO ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
Steps:
- In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup warm water and let it proof for 5 minutes, or until it is foamy. In a large bowl combine well 4 cups of the flour with the mashed potatoes and the salt until the mixture resembles coarse meal, add the yeast mixture, and stir the dough until it is combined well. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it, incorporating as much of the remaining 1/2 cup flour as necessary to prevent it from sticking, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball, put it in an oiled bowl, and turn it to coat it with the oil. Let the dough rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours, or until it is double in bulk. While the dough is rising, in a small bowl stir together the garlic, the rosemary, and the oil and let the mixture stand, covered. Turn the dough out into a well-oiled 15 1/2- by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan, press it evenly into the pan, and let it rise, covered loosely, in a warm place for 45 minutes or less, or until it is almost double in bulk. Using a mandoline or hand-held slicer cut the red potatoes into paper-thin slices, arrange the slices on the dough, overlapping them, and brush them with the oil mixture, discarding the garlic. Sprinkle the focaccia with salt and pepper to taste and bake it in the bottom third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it is golden. Let the focaccia cool in the pan on a rack and serve it warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially for the olive oil and rosemary. Fresh, fragrant rosemary will give the focaccia the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of potatoes. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes all work well in this recipe.
- Be patient with the rising process. The dough needs time to rise in order to develop its full flavor and texture.
- Don't overcrowd the focaccia pan. The potatoes need room to spread out and crisp up.
- Bake the focaccia until it is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Conclusion:
This potato rosemary focaccia is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With its crispy crust, fluffy interior, and flavorful toppings, this focaccia is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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