# Focaccia Barese

Focaccia Barese is a traditional focaccia from Bari, Puglia, Italy, that is naturally vegan and known for its thin, super crunchy bottom.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Plain flour
- Semolina flour
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar
- Potato
- Dry active yeast
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Oregano

## Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients for the dough: plain flour, semolina flour, potato, olive oil, water, salt, and yeast.
2. Knead the dough until smooth.
3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it double in size.
4. Place the doubled dough in a cast iron pan with a generous amount of olive oil.
5. Cover the dough with crushed tomatoes and their juices.
6. Add olives, oregano, salt, and more olive oil on top.
7. Bake until golden brown and crispy.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5yiF66Kuhb/?igsh=a3l5Nmd0cWVzNGx4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/76276bac-a230-46ed-9d33-77eae3f98717
- Extracted: 2025-07-23

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