FOCACCIA BARESE AL POMODORO E OLIVE (HOMEMADE ITALIAN FOCACCIA WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES)

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Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive (Homemade Italian Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives) image

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

1 potato, unpeeled
6 cups bread flour
2 cups lukewarm water, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons salt, divided
8 vine tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives in brine
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon dried oregano

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

luqman saad
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This focaccia is delicious! It's the perfect bread to serve with a glass of wine and some cheese.


Esther Dalrymple
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I love this focaccia. The olives and herbs add so much flavor that I don't even miss the tomatoes.


Trudy Mcneish
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This focaccia is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your friends and family.


Bernardo Beltre
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I love the way the tomatoes and olives add a salty and briny flavor to this focaccia. It's the perfect bread for a summer picnic.


Yasir Ali Bajar
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This focaccia is so good, I could eat it every day. It's the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.


Brad Shouse
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I've been making this focaccia for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread to serve with soup, salad, or pasta.


Gabriella Valdez
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This focaccia is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the tomatoes and olives add a pop of flavor.


Portia Molatedi
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I made this focaccia for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the focaccia she used to eat in Italy.


Nicholas Brancik
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This focaccia is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and olives. It's also a great way to impress your friends and family.


Sajid Abbas Official
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I've tried several focaccia recipes and this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to work with and the flavor is amazing.


Muhammad Sadam
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This focaccia is so good! I love the way the tomatoes and olives burst in my mouth.


Kimberly Wilson
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I love making this focaccia for parties and potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


william vaquer
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This focaccia is delicious! The tomatoes and olives add a nice flavor and the dough is so soft and fluffy.


Shayaan
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I've made this focaccia several times and it's always perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners and experienced bakers alike.


Rayesha Holland
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This focaccia is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I highly recommend it.


Ovayo Nesi
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I love the combination of tomatoes and olives in this focaccia. It's a perfect appetizer or snack.


Bechay Lastimosa
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This was my first time making focaccia and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the focaccia was delicious.


Garax One
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Wow, this focaccia is incredible! The tomatoes and olives add such a delicious flavor and the dough is so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!