- Sticky?
- Potato adds moisture. Use oiled hands.
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.
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
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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
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