Try it with Sun dried tomatoes instead of the olives. Have a dish of first press extra virgin olive oil, season it with pepper. Dip away!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover potato with cold water in medium saucepan.
- Simmer until potato is tender.
- Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
- Mash potato.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm (NOT HOT) potato water with dissolved 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl, mix together.
- Let stand until the yeast begins to act, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the yeast mixture.
- In a food processor add together the flours, potato and salt.
- Pulse 4 times.
- With the machine running slowly pour through feed tube the yeast mixture.
- Adding rest of water to make a ball of dough in the machine.
- (Be careful not to over add the water) Use only enough water so the dough comes into a ball and away from sides of bowl.
- Knead for 1 minute in food processor.
- Turn out on a floured surface, and knead just until smooth.
- Keep the dough soft.
- Pour 1/2 teaspoon of the oil into a clean bowl.
- Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to oil the top.
- Cover.
- Let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Punch the dough down.
- Use 1 teaspoon of the oil to coat a baking sheet, and place the dough on the baking sheet.
- Gently press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Pour the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over the top of the dough.
- Use your knuckle to dimple the dough at 1-1/2 inch intervals.
- Sprinkle with the rosemary, black olives and the cheese.
- Place in a cold oven on the center shelf.
- Place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread.
- Let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Turn on the oven to 375°F.
- Bake the focaccia for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned on top.
- Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack.
- Serve warm.
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Baljinder Kaur
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again and again.
Bilal gujjar
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.
Qaisr Malik
[email protected]This is the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating on its own.
Adetokunboh Amushan
[email protected]This bread is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
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[email protected]I've been looking for a good focaccia bread recipe for ages. This one is definitely a winner!
Tashi Harrison
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best baker, but this bread turned out perfect.
Katherine Dotson
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Md Tarazul Islam
[email protected]This is the best focaccia bread I've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Kerby Vogl
[email protected]Amazing bread! I'll definitely be making this again.
Praven Chand
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Ashley Myers
[email protected]I've never made focaccia bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.
Pastor Shirley Williams (Sharron)
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Tuhin Bhuiyan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of focaccia bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and addictive.
kbgn kariyawasam
[email protected]This focaccia bread is the best I've ever had. It's so light and airy, and the flavor is out of this world.
Derrick Tabula
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out delicious. I've even started experimenting with different toppings and fillings.
Fahd Oyewole
[email protected]This bread is amazing! The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. The flavors are perfectly balanced.
Abdullah
[email protected]I've made this focaccia bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Jennette Jenkins
[email protected]This focaccia bread recipe is a keeper! The combination of black olives, fresh rosemary, and sea salt creates a flavorful and aromatic bread that is perfect for any occasion.