Grandma's Focaccia: Baraise Style Recipe
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Grandma's Focaccia: Baraise Style

By: DJK1125 
"No one else in my family could make focaccia like Grandma did, and when she passed away we thought she took the recipe with her. Then one day I found it in an old recipe box and gave it a try. If Grandpa says it's just like Grandma's, then it must be."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
3 Hrs
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup reserved potato water
  • 2 pounds all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 (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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two large cookie sheets with olive oil.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 188 | Total Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2005 by AMCONTE2000   view full review
I made this recipe for my family and they love it. Even my father loves it, and it's hard to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by sharon   view full review
Everyone loved this recipe. My husband was not sure about focaccia but when he tasted it he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
This was soooooooo good! It looked, smelled and tasted like something from a top notch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by Chef Al   view full review
Great recipe DJK1125. The only thing I did was made a starter or "bambino" set that aside,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by karen   view full review
I halfed this recipe and made a pizza out of it. Our family loved it. Thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2011 by COOKIN4MYFAMILY   view full review
The amount of flour in this recipe was way off for me. I don't know if it would be possible...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by DIEM   view full review
Excellent. I did not use any of the topping except I drizzled some olive oil with some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Amanda Abbott   view full review
very good with soups!

 

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