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Appetizers A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Focaccia Pugliese (focaccia From Puglia) Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Snacks, Vegetarian
Yield: 2 focacce
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8 oz Potatoes
1 1/4 ts Dried yeast
1 1/2 c Warm water
3 3/4 c Durum flour
2 ts Salt
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3 tb Olie oil
1 lg Ripe tomato, cut into small
-- pieces
2 ts Capers, rinsed
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Oregano
About 20 minutes before making the dough, peel the potatoes & boil
them until they are tender. Drain & mash them. Use the potatoes
while they are still warm.
Stir the yeast into the warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add the
flour, potatoes & salt in two additions. Mix together. Knead for 10
minutes. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover & let rise
till doubled.
Divide the dough in half & shape into a ball. Place each ball into a
well oiled 9" roind baking pan & stretch the dough towards the edges.
Cover, let sit for 10 minutes & then stretch a little more. Cover
again & leave until it has doubled.
Preheat the oven to 400F. Dimple the dough with your finger.
Sprinkle with olive oil & spread with tomatoes, capers, salt &
oregano. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Cool on wire racks
& eat at room temperature.
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