Focaccia Barese

 

Description

Focaccia Barese: with all the flavors of the land of Puglia.

Ingredients

2 Lbs - Flour

• 1 Lb - Fresh tomatoes
• 2 1/4 Cups - Warm water
• 1 Oz - Fresh yeast
• EV olive oil
• Oregano
• Salt 

Directions/Steps

• In a large bowl add the flour and make a hole at the center.
• In the hole add the warm water. Add the yeast  to the water and let the yeast melt.
• Add to the water 1 1/2 Tbs of salt and 3 Tbs of olive oil.
• Mix the entire content until the dough is well mixed and of even consistency. If you have a pasta mixer, use it as it will speed up the process.
• Now you are ready to assemble the focaccia.
• Take a round baking pan 14" wide and add 1/2 cup of olive oil to the bottom.
• Pour the dough into the pan and spread it evenly.
• Cut the tomatoes in wedges and spread them over the top.
• Pour 3/4 cup of olive oil over the tomatoes. Sprinkle salt and oregano over the entire focaccia.
• Put the pan in the oven heated at 100F and leave it there to raise for one hour.
• Then raise the temperature to 475F and cook the focaccia for 35 minutes.

Buon Appetito!