Focaccia Barese
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Mix all the ingredients for the dough: plain flour, semolina flour, potato, olive oil, water, salt, and yeast.
- 2Knead the dough until smooth.
- 3Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it double in size.
- 4Place the doubled dough in a cast iron pan with a generous amount of olive oil.
- 5Cover the dough with crushed tomatoes and their juices.
- 6Add olives, oregano, salt, and more olive oil on top.
- 7Bake until golden brown and crispy.
Ingredients
- Plain flour
- Semolina flour
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar
- Potato
- Dry active yeast
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Oregano
Equipment
cast iron pan
Tips
- The secret to the focaccia's unique texture is the inclusion of potato in the dough.
- For a crunchy bottom, ensure lots of olive oil is used in the pan.