Italian
Focaccia Barese
“A soft, flavorful bread topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and olives, seasoned with oregano.”
Easy3 hours
Where it comes from
Focaccia Barese, originating from Bari, Apulia, represents the region's love for simple yet delicious wheat-based dishes.
Differs from Focaccia
- ·Apulian: dough enriched with mashed boiled potato; topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano.
- ·Heavier, more bread-like than Ligurian focaccia; deep golden bottom from generous olive oil.
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How it's made
- 1
Mix wheat flour, semolina, mashed potato, yeast, olive oil, and salt to form a dough.
- 2
Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- 3
Spread the dough in a baking pan, topping with cherry tomatoes and olives.
- 4
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- 5
Bake until golden and crispy.
