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How to Make Grandma's Focaccia: Baraise Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma's Focaccia: Baraise Style is a cherished family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This delicious and flavorful bread is a staple in Italian cuisine and has become a favorite among friends and family. The recipe has been perfected over the years, evolving into a true labor of love that brings people together over a shared love of food and tradition.

What makes this focaccia unique is its Baraise Style, which incorporates a blend of traditional Italian ingredient...

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup reserved potato water
  • 2 pounds all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
  • 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped
  • dried oregano to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 3 hrs
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes. When the potatoes are done, remove from heat, and drain, reserving one cup of potato water.
  • Pour the flour and 1 tablespoon of salt out onto a clean dry surface. Make a well in the center, and use a ricer to rice the potatoes into the center. Knead the flour and potatoes together as best you can, and then make another well in the center. Dissolve the yeast in the potato water, then pour the mixture into the well. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth, and no longer sticky.
  • Divide the dough into halves, and form into balls. Flour heavily, and cover with a few towels to prevent drafts. Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two large cookie sheets with olive oil.
  • Press the dough out evenly onto the pan. Press indentations into the sheets with your fingers every couple of inches. Divide the can of tomatoes in half, and spread onto each sheet evenly. Place the onion and anchovies onto the sheets, and press in lightly. Sprinkle with salt and oregano to taste. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottom is browned. Let cool to room temperature, then cut into squares using a pizza wheel.

    • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 312mg

    Categories

    Bread recipes
    Italian recipes
    Savory recipes
    Baked goods recipes
    Focaccia recipes