Italian Potato Focaccia (Focaccia Barese Style)

In Puglia, cooked potato is mixed into focaccia dough. The starch retains moisture, keeping the bread pillowy soft for days.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian (Puglia)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Ricer
  • Pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Rice warm potato. Cool.

Tip: Hot potato kills yeast.
2

Mix dry ingredients. Add potato, oil, water. Mix soft dough.

Tip: Watch hydration.
3

Press into oiled pan.

Tip: No rolling needed.
4

Bake 350-400°F (180-200°C) 25-30 mins.

Tip: Slower bake.
5

Drizzle with oil hot.

Tip: Absorbs flavor.

Recipe FAQ

Sticky?
Potato adds moisture. Use oiled hands.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Cooked Potato (riced)
  • 3 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Baking Powder (or Yeast for authentic)
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Water
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar