How do you get soft focaccia? The Italian secret is to add one potato to the dough. This foolproof traditional recipe will become the only one you ever need!
Provided by Alemarsi
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1295.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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Aquamarine Sings
[email protected]This focaccia is a great addition to any meal. It's perfect for sandwiches, salads, or just eating on its own. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dave Abernathy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of focaccia, but this recipe changed my mind. This focaccia is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Areeb Areeb
[email protected]This focaccia is the best I've ever had! The crust is so crispy and the inside is so soft and fluffy. I love the combination of tomatoes, olives, and herbs. I will definitely be making this again.
Mahananda Guragain
[email protected]I made this focaccia for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. It was the perfect bread to pair with our sandwiches and salads.
Ricardo Vasquez Jr.
[email protected]This focaccia is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and filled with flavor. I highly recommend it.
Saiful islam Vai
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients that come together to create a delicious and satisfying bread. I will definitely be making this again.
Okot Derrick
[email protected]This focaccia is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and olives. It's also a perfect party food because it can be easily sliced and served. I highly recommend this recipe.
Pitso Ramafikeng
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this focaccia because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ella Albios
[email protected]This focaccia is amazing! The crust is perfectly crispy and the inside is soft and flavorful. The tomatoes and olives add a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nisan Lama
[email protected]I've made this focaccia several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it with different toppings depending on what I have on hand.
Thandeka Mutimbasonje
[email protected]This focaccia was a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of tomatoes, olives, and herbs was perfect, and the bread was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.