In the realm of artisanal baking, few creations are as comforting and savory as a simple potato and rosemary focaccia. With its golden-brown crust, fluffy interior, and a symphony of flavors from tender potatoes and aromatic rosemary, this Italian flatbread is a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to craft this delectable focaccia is an experience that promises to gratify your senses and leave you with a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
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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 AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
Steps:
- Put the flour, yeast and 1 tablespoon of salt in a large bowl. Stir to combine and make a well in the middle. Gradually pour 650ml of lukewarm water into the well, continuously stirring and bringing in the flour as you go to form a rough dough.
- Transfer the dough to a flour-dusted surface and knead for around 10 minutes, or until smooth and springy. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for around 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, lightly grease a large baking tray. Once the dough has risen, knock it back with your fist and place on the oiled baking tray. Using your hands, spread it out to cover the tray, then drizzle with olive oil. Use your fingers to push down into the dough to make lots of little wells and dips.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Add the Jersey Royals to a medium pan of boiling salted water, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain and leave to cool in a colander. Meanwhile, finely slice the purple potatoes with a mandolin (use the guard!) and add to a bowl with the rosemary leaves.
- Separate and lightly crush the garlic cloves, then add to the bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and toss to combine. Evenly spread the potato mixture over the dough, crumble over the cooled Jersey Royals, drizzle with a little more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for another hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, use your fingers to push down into the dough again to make lots of little wells and dips. Place in the hot oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Leave to cool slightly, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 3 g fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 g saturated fat, Protein 14 g protein, Carbohydrate 75.4 g carbohydrate, Sugar 2 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre
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.
NEW POTATO & ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
This easy Italian-style loaf is inspired by the classic chip buttie - perfect as an alternative to a dinner party bread basket
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Side dish, Buffet, Snack
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water for 15 mins, then drain and leave to cool completely. Meanwhile, boil the kettle.
- Pour 175ml boiling water and 100ml cold water into a large bowl. Sprinkle over the yeast, 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well, then stir in the flour, adding a splash more water if the mixture feels too dry.
- Turn out the dough onto a clean work surface and knead for 15 mins until smooth and elastic (dust the surface with a little flour if the dough is sticky), then shape into a ball. Grease the inside of a large bowl with olive oil, then add the dough to the bowl and turn a few times to coat in the oil. Cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for 1 hr or until doubled in size.
- Grease a large roasting tin (about 26cm x 35cm) with olive oil and dust with a little flour. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Carefully stretch out the dough to fit the tin, pressing it into the corners. Cut the cooked potatoes into wedges and tuck them into the dough at regular intervals, along with sprigs of rosemary, and scatter a few sprigs over the top. Cover the tin with cling film and leave to prove for another 45 mins. Remove the cling film, pour over 3 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle over a little salt. Bake in the oven for 30-35 mins or until the bread is golden and the potatoes are browning lightly.
- When the bread is cooked, remove it from the oven and quickly drizzle over another 3 tbsp olive oil while it's still hot. Leave to cool for 10 mins, then turn out onto a board, slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
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
EASY ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
This easy focaccia bread is flavored with plenty of fresh rosemary and olive oil. So easy, so delicious!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine 5 tablespoons warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Add flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture; stir well to combine. Stir in 1 tablespoon additional water at a time, if necessary, until all flour is absorbed and mixture has pulled together into a dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until springy, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 465 degrees F (240 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Deflate dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, then pat or roll dough into a sheet and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil and make dimples across the surface with your fingertips. Sprinkle with rosemary leave and extra salt to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven to desired crispness, about 10 minutes for light and fluffy or 20 minutes for crunchier and darker on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 148.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SIMPLE POTATO AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
This was my first attempt at focaccia, several years ago, and it worked out well. I've made it several times since then. Having come across it again whilst browsing my cookbooks, I thought that you might like to try it! After it is baked , although it's great just as it is, try topping it with some fresh baby spinach or rocket (arugula) leaves. and shavings of Parmesan cheese. Be sure to slice the potatoes for the topping very thinly, they will cook on top of the focaccia. From : The Vegetarian Kitchen: Susan Gardner
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, yeast, salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil, and mix in enough water to form a soft dough (you may not need all the water).
- Knead lightly, cover with plastic wrap, and leave to rise for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
- Lightly oil a large baking tray.
- Place the dough in the middle, and work it out to the edges to form a square or rectangle.
- Top the dough with the uncooked potato slices and the rosemary, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the remaining oil.
- Bake for 50 minutes, covering if the focaccia is getting too brown.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the focaccia.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to rise properly and develop a good flavor.
- Bake the focaccia in a hot oven. This will help it to get a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
- Add your favorite toppings. Once the focaccia is baked, you can add your favorite toppings, such as olive oil, sea salt, rosemary, or cheese.
Conclusion:
Potato and rosemary focaccia is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. The rosemary adds a delicious flavor to the bread, and the olive oil helps to keep it moist and flavorful. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread recipe, then you should definitely try this potato and rosemary focaccia.
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