GRAPE FOCACCIA

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Typically made during the grape harvest in Italy, this flatbread is a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and altogether irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 14-inch round focaccia

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 3/4 cups unbleached bread flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast (not rapid-rise; from one 1/4-ounce envelope)
2 1/4 cups warm water (about 110 degrees)
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
14 ounces seedless red grapes
Flaky sea salt and coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, mix together flour and yeast. Add water and mix on medium speed until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until bubbling and doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Add salt; attach bowl to mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment and mix on low speed 3 minutes. Increase speed to medium and mix 30 seconds more (dough should be loose and sticky).
  • Using a dough scraper, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold bottom edge of dough up toward center of dough and gently pat to deflate. Fold top edge down toward center, slightly overlapping bottom edge; pat gently, tapping off excess flour as you work (dough will be difficult to handle, but try not to incorporate too much flour). Gently transfer dough to a large bowl, seam-side down. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and repeat folding process. Return dough to bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees (425 degrees if using a convection oven) with rack in center lined with a pizza stone, for at least 45 minutes.
  • Coat a 14-by-3-inch round cake pan with 1/3 cup oil; turn dough out into pan, coating with oil. With oiled fingertips, push dough out toward edges of pan. If dough starts to retract, cover with plastic and let stand 5 minutes, then continue until it reaches edges of pan. In a bowl, toss grapes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; arrange evenly on top of dough, gently pressing to adhere. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand 45 minutes.
  • Liberally sprinkle dough with flaky salt and sanding sugar. Dough should be well oiled; if necessary, drizzle with up to 2 tablespoons more oil.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until bottom is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Immediately transfer focaccia to a wire rack. Drizzle with any oil remaining in pan; sprinkle again with more flaky salt and sanding sugar. Let cool slightly. Focaccia may be served warm or at room temperature.

Siphiwosakhe Sicebiso
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This focaccia was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


Dipesh bastola
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my focaccia didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit too dense and the grapes were too tart.


Kingsley Ikehchukwu
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This focaccia was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try it again with a little more olive oil next time.


Asrhah Khaskheli Asrhah Khaskheli
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I've made this focaccia several times now and I'm always happy with the results. It's a great recipe for beginners and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


dragon ink
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This focaccia is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the grapes burst in your mouth when you take a bite.


Stephanie Green
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I'm not a big fan of grapes, but I really enjoyed this focaccia. The grapes added a subtle sweetness that was really nice.


Abdallah Abdulkraim
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I love that this recipe uses fresh grapes. It gives the focaccia a really nice flavor.


Tayyab Arain
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This focaccia is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


P4RAD0X_
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I've made this focaccia several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


asim das
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my focaccia didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit dry and the grapes were too tart.


Aqsa Awan
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This focaccia was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with less grapes next time.


pulock datta
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of grapes, but I'm so glad I did. The grapes added a subtle sweetness that really complemented the focaccia. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kaya Elliott
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This is my favorite focaccia recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The grapes add a nice sweetness that balances out the savory flavors of the bread.


Ali Nihad
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I made this focaccia for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The focaccia was so flavorful and the grapes added a nice touch of elegance.


IcyRose
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This focaccia is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Naresh poudel.
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I've never made focaccia before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The focaccia was light and airy, and the grapes added a nice touch of sweetness.


Marc Epting
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This grape focaccia was a hit! It was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with the perfect amount of sweetness from the grapes. I'll definitely be making this again.