Directions:
- Note: Rapid-rise or instant yeast reduces the preparation time by more than an hour. If you use an equal amount of regular active dry yeast instead, let the sponge in step 2 develop for thirty minutes rather than twenty, and increase the first and second rises to one and one-half hours each.
- 1. For the dough: Boil 1 quart water in small saucepan; add potato and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain potato well; cool until it can be handled comfortably and put through fine disk on ricer or grate through large holes on box grater. You will need 1 1/3 cups lightly packed potato for this recipe.
- 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl of electric mixer or workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade, mix or pulse yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup warm water until combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap (or put workbowl lid on) and set aside until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Add remaining dough ingredients, including reserved potato. If using mixer, fit with paddle attachment and mix on low speed (number 2 on KitchenAid) until dough comes together. Switch to dough hook attachment and increase speed to medium (number 4 on KitchenAid); continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. For food processor, process until dough is smooth and elastic, about 40 seconds.
- 3. Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat with oil, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm, draft-free area until dough is puffy and doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- 4. With wet hands (to prevent sticking), press dough flat into generously oiled 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan (see illustration 1). Or, halve and flatten each piece of dough into 8-inch round on large (at least 18 inches long), generously oiled baking sheet (illustration 2). Cover dough with lightly greased or oil-sprayed plastic wrap; let rise in warm, draft-free area until dough is puffy and doubled in volume, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- 5. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. With two wet fingers, dimple risen dough (illustration 3) at regular intervals.
- 6. For the topping: Drizzle dough with oil and sprinkle evenly with rosemary (or Parmesan) and coarse salt, landing some in pools of oil.
- 7. Bake until focaccia bottom(s) are golden brown and crisp, 23 to 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly. Cut rectangular focaccia into squares or round focaccia into wedges; serve warm. (Focaccia can be kept on counter for several hours and reheated just before serving. Or, wrap cooled focaccia in plastic and then foil and freeze for up to 1 month; unwrap and defrost in 325-degree oven until soft, about 15 minutes.)
- Shaping Focaccia Dough:
- 1. Press the dough into an oiled jelly roll pan, stretching it so that the dough reaches all sides of the pan and fills all four corners. If the dough resists going into the corners (and it probably will), cover it with a damp cloth and let it relax for 15 minutes. You should then be able to push the dough into the corners.
- 2. If you prefer, divide the dough in half and lightly press each piece with your palms into an 8-inch round on a large, oiled baking sheet.
- 3. After the dough has risen for the second time, wet two fingers and use them to make indentations at regular intervals. The dimples should be deep enough to hold small pieces of topping, herbs, and/or pools of olive oil. There should be about two dozen dimples.
- Variation: substitute 24 whole fresh sage leaves for rosemary or the Parmesan.
- For Thyme and Black Olive Focaccia: add 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 24 large black olives , pitted at step 6.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 389.75 Kcal (1632 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 95.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.64g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 822.18mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 113.56mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 63.49g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.22g | 13% | |
| Protein | 8.52g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 31.8mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 230.79 Kcal (966 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 56.73 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.3g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 486.86mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 67.25mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 37.6g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.91g | 13% | |
| Protein | 5.04g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 18.8mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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