Focaccia Barasi is a traditional Italian bread originating from Bari, Puglia. It is a simple bread, made with a few basic ingredients: durum wheat semolina, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. The dough is typically mixed by hand and then left to rise for several hours. Once it has risen, it is shaped into a flatbread and topped with tomatoes, olives, and oregano. Focaccia Barasi is then baked in a hot oven until golden brown.
This article provides three different recipes for Focaccia Barasi:
* **Classic Focaccia Barasi:** This is the traditional recipe, made with durum wheat semolina, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil.
* **Focaccia Barasi with Potatoes:** This variation includes potatoes in the dough, which gives it a slightly denser texture and a more savory flavor.
* **Focaccia Barasi with Sausage:** This recipe adds sausage to the topping, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available. So, whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, you're sure to enjoy making and eating Focaccia Barasi.
FOCACCIA BARESE
This focaccia recipe has been in my mom's family for several generations. It's one of my most requested dishes. In fact, some hosts tell me I can't attend their parties unless I bring this with me! -Dora Travaglio, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the potato flakes, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, salt, 1 cup flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; tilt pan to evenly coat. Add dough; shape to fit pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Blot tomato slices with paper towels. Arrange tomato slices and olives over dough; sprinkle with oregano and salt., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FOCACCIA
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories side-dish
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Put the bowl in a warm, not hot or cool, place until the yeast is bubbling and aromatic, at least 15 minutes.
- In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1/2 cup olive oil and the yeast mixture on low speed. Once the dough has come together, continue to knead for 5 to 6 minutes on a medium speed until it becomes smooth and soft. Give it a sprinkle of flour if the dough is really sticky and tacky.
- Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured surface, then knead it by hand 1 or 2 times. Again, give it another sprinkle of flour if the dough is really sticky and tacky.
- Coat the inside of the mixer bowl lightly with olive oil and return the dough to the bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, at least 1 hour.
- Coat a jelly roll pan with the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. (Chef's Note: This may seem excessive, but focaccia is an oily crusted bread. This is why it is soooooooooo delicious!).
- Put the dough onto the jelly roll pan and begin pressing it out to fit the size of the pan. Turn the dough over to coat the other side with the olive oil. Continue to stretch the dough to fit the pan. As you are doing so, spread your fingers out and make finger holes all the way through the dough. (Chef's Note: Yes, this is strange. But when the dough rises again it will create the characteristic craggy looking focaccia. If you do not make the actual holes in the dough, the finished product will be very smooth.)
- Put the dough in the warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour. While the dough is rising a second time, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Liberally sprinkle the top of the focaccia with some coarse sea salt and lightly drizzle a little oil on top. Bake the dough until the top of the loaf is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool before cutting and serving.
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FOCACCIA WITH FRESH TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h7m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the sponge, place the yeast and water into a medium sized bowl, and stir to dissolve yeast. Add the flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or your hands for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth, and a somewhat elastic dough has formed. The starter will be thick and stretchy.
- Scrape the starter into a clear container with high sides and cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise.
- At this point you have two options. If you plan to make the dough later the same day, let the sponge rise at room temperature until it has risen to the point where it just begins to indent on top. This may take 6 to 8 hours. It will triple in volume and very small dents and folds will begin to appear in the top of the surface as it reaches its peak and begins to deflate. Make sure to use it before it sinks too much.
- If you are not planning to make the dough until the next day, let the sponge rise for 1 hour after mixing, then place it in the refrigerator and let it rise for at least 14 hours before taking it out to use. Be sure to compensate for the cold temperature of the starter by using warm water in the dough, or let it sit out, covered, until it reaches room temperature.
- To make the dough, place the yeast and water in a large bowl. Stir the yeast so it dissolves, and allow to stand for 1 minute.
- Add the sponge to the yeast mixture, and mix with your hands for 1 minute to break up the sponge. The mixture should be foamy. Add the flour and mix it in with your hands, lifting the wet mixture over the flour to incorporate it. Once the dough becomes a shaggy mass, knead in the bowl for 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Add the salt to the dough and knead briefly to incorporate. Gradually add the oil and milk, and knead gently until all the liquid has been incorporated.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until it begins to become smooth, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. The dough will be sticky, so keep the work surface lightly floured.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn the dough to coat it, and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise until almost double in size, approximately 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- When the dough has risen, loosen it from the bowl with lightly floured hands, and pour it onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces, about 5 1/4 ounces each. Shape the dough into balls and place on the baking sheet approximately 4 inches apart. Brush each piece with olive oil, and press down gently so the bread is more like a disk than a roll. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 1/2 hours, or until the dough has almost doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the slices of tomatoes in a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes in a decorative fashion on the dough. With your finger tips, press down on the dough in a few places, making impressions where olive oil can gather. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil, allowing it to pool in the dimples. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven, mist the loaves with water from a spray bottle, shut the oven door, and continue to bake. Mist again one minute later.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and bake for 15 to 25 minutes longer, or until golden brown and crusty.
- Remove the focaccia from the oven immediately, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh herbs such as basil if desired. Let cool on a cooling rack.
FOCCACIA BARASI
Make and share this Foccacia Barasi recipe from Food.com.
Provided by venom59
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first four ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well.in separate bowl add water,honey,and 1 tbs oil whisk together add yeast and allow to bloom.Add liquid to dry mixture and mix well,knead for 5 minutes and allow to rise 1 hour.roll dough to fit 13X9 pan(a stone ware pan is best if you don't have one a dark pan will work)coat pan with half the remaining olive oil and lay dough into pan,cover with damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.Make dimples in dough with your fingers put pieces of tomatoes in the dimples drizzle bal.of oil over top sprinkle with salt and cheese.Let the foccacia rest while oven preheats to 375 place on rack in middle of oven,bake 35-45 min.This can be enjoyed hot out of the oven or allowed to cool on a rack and sliced to make sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 1977.5, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 7, Protein 10
CLASSIC FOCACCIA
Seasoned with little more than olive oil and crunchy sea salt, focaccia is an ancient flatbread that is unexpectedly easy to make. Once a staple at Caroline Fidanza's now-closed sandwich shop, Saltie, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this recipe from the "Saltie: A Cookbook" is perfect on its own, but also serves as a base upon which you can experiment. If you want to alter its flavor, sprinkling some aromatic dry herbs on top of the dough provides deep savory notes. Or decorate it vibrantly with the vegetables and fresh herbs of your choosing for an Instagram-worthy focaccia garden (see Tip).
Provided by Amelia Nierenberg
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, breads, quick breads, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield One 9-by-13-inch pan
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt and yeast. Add the warm water to the flour mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated and a sticky dough forms. (Expect a very wet dough; no kneading required.) Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a medium bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turn to coat, and cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 24 hours or for up to 2 days.
- When you're ready to bake, brush the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet with oil. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer to the prepared pan. Using your hands, spread the dough out as much as possible, adding oil to the dough if needed to keep it from sticking. (Don't worry if the dough doesn't yet cover the full pan; it will once it relaxes and rises.) Place the dough in a warm place and let rise until about doubled in bulk. The rising time will vary considerably depending on the season. (In the summer, it may take only 20 minutes for the dough to warm up and rise; in the winter, it can take 1 hour or more.) When the dough is ready, it should be room temperature, spread out on the sheet and fluffy.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Using your palms, pat down the focaccia to an even thickness of about 1 inch, then, using your fingertips, dimple the entire dough. Drizzle it with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the entire surface of the focaccia evenly with the sea salt and herbs, if using.
- Bake, rotating once front to back, until the top is uniformly golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the focaccia on the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool, then slide out of the pan. Enjoy it hot. (Focaccia deteriorates in quality after the first day. If there is some left over, wrap it tightly in plastic and store at room temperature for another day. Day-old focaccia is delicious in soup.)
FOCACCIA BREAD
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
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
FOCACCIA
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
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
Make a simple, homemade version of this classic Italian bread. Serve our rosemary focaccia alongside pasta dishes or enjoy with green salads
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Side dish
Time 45m
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Tip the flour into a large mixing bowl. Mix the yeast into one side of the flour, and the fine salt into the other side. Then mix everything together, this initial seperation prevents the salt from killing the yeast.
- Make a well in the middle of the flour and add 2 tbsp oil and 350-400ml lukewarm water, adding it gradually until you have a slightly sticky dough (you may not need all the water). Sprinkle the work surface with flour and tip the dough onto it, scraping around the sides of the bowl. Knead for 5-10 mins until your dough is soft and less sticky. Put the dough into a clean bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hr until doubled in size.
- Oil a rectangle, shallow tin (25 x 35cm). Tip the dough onto the work surface, then stretch it to fill the tin. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for another 35-45 mins.
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Press your fingers into the dough to make dimples. Mix together 1½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp water and the flaky salt and drizzle over the bread. Push sprigs of rosemary into the dimples in the dough.
- Bake for 20 mins until golden. Whilst the bread is still hot, drizzle over 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Cut into squares and serve warm or cold with extra olive oil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Use high-quality flour, water, and yeast to ensure the best flavor and texture for your focaccia barese.
- Proof the yeast properly: Proofing the yeast properly is essential for the focaccia to rise properly. Follow the recipe's instructions carefully and make sure the yeast is active and bubbly before adding it to the dough.
- Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough well helps to develop the gluten, which will give the focaccia a chewy texture. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature of the room.
- Press the dough into the pan: Press the dough into the pan evenly, making sure to get rid of any air pockets. You can use your fingers or a rolling pin to do this.
- Top the focaccia with your favorite toppings: You can top the focaccia with a variety of toppings, such as tomatoes, olives, onions, or cheese. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Bake the focaccia until golden brown: Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven until it is golden brown on top. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion:
Focaccia barese is a delicious and versatile Italian bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, I encourage you to try this recipe and enjoy the delicious results.
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