Focaccia Pugliese(Focaccia From Puglia)

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FOCACCIA PUGLIESE (FOCACCIA FROM PUGLIA)

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Italian
Snacks Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----DOUGH-----
8 oz Potatoes
1 1/4 ts Dried yeast
1 1/2 c Warm water
3 3/4 c Durum flour
2 ts Salt
-----TOPPING-----
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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