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Offline JulieO

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Potato Foccacia - With photo
« on: August 29, 2009, 05:10:31 am »
This recipe was shown on Better Homes & Gardens a couple of weeks ago (a Karen Martini recipe) and I thought I'd have a go at converting to make the dough in the TM.  It worked really well and the fact that it was all done in the one bowl was great.  They didn't say what size baking dish to  use so I took a punt and luckily it was the perfect size.  Different from any other foccacia I have eaten, this was was crunchy on the outside, reminded me a bit of the Pizza Hut pan pizza bases in a way, but much nicer.

POTATO FOCCACIA
2 medium desiree potatoes, peeled, cut in into chunks
500g plain flour
Salt flakes
360g room temp water
2 tsp dried yeast
5 tblsp EVOO
½ bunch basil leaves, roughly torn
3 - 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Line a baking tin (approx 30 x 25 x 5cm) with baking paper.

Cut potatoes into cubes and put into basket of TM.  Pour 500g of water into the bowl, add a pinch of sea salt, then lower the basket into the bowl.  Cook on Varoma temp for approx 17 mins, speed spoon ^^.(test with a knife to see if potatoes are done enough) 

Lift basket out with spatula, then discard the cooking water from the bowl. Place room temp water into the bowl and sprinkle in the yeast .Mix 5 seconds on speed 6.

Return potatoes back into the bowl, mix approx 20 secs on speed 4 or until smooth.  Add flour and 2 tsp salt and combine for 20 seconds on speed 6.

Set the dial to closed lid position  *: and knead for 2 mins on interval speed  :: or until dough is smooth and elastic (it will look very wet and sticky but this is what gives the dough its airiness and crisp texture). Remove to a lightly oiled mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap and stand in a warm place for 40 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.  Preheat oven 200°C

Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil into prepared tray and coat base and sides with a pastry brush. Remove dough from mixing bowl and press and stretch into prepared tray. Cover with plastic wrap and stand in a warm place for a further 20 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.

Combine basil and tomato in a bowl. Add remaining oil and season. Scatter mixture over dough. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden. Remove focaccia from oven and set aside for 15 minutes, before serving.

I couldn’t help but add some grated tasty cheese and put under the grill until melted, but you could add to the foccacia while in the oven for the last few mins of cooking time.  Would also like to add other toppings too, thinly sliced salami/pepperoni, sliced black olives, whatever you like.





« Last Edit: September 15, 2009, 01:34:16 am by JulieO »

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 05:15:27 am »
Well done JulieO - how good does that look  :-* :-* :-* Another print out for my files.
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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2009, 05:21:22 am »
Nice work - love foccacie with potato
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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2009, 05:29:20 am »
Julie, that looks appetising in a big way. I'm salivating looking at your photos.
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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2009, 06:15:11 am »
thank you for posting the recipe, julie.
i love how you are so thorough with your recipes and make them a pleasure to follow. hope i get a chance to try it out soon.
thanks again for a great thermomix translation!

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2009, 08:00:17 am »
drool!
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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2009, 06:05:32 am »
Thanks Julie,

I have a copy from the magazine hanging on the fridge.  Now I have no excuse not to make it!!! 

Thanks so much,
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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2009, 05:09:15 am »
I made this for our lunch today and it was delicious. DH just rated it 10/10.

I didn't have fresh basil so I used a big handful of baby spinach leaves and some dried basil with the tomatoes instead. I sprinkled 100g of grated cheese on top with ten minutes to go and it melted perfectly.

Thanks for converting this Julie!  Yummo!!!!!

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2009, 08:39:38 am »
Chelsea, you've made my day!  I'm glad you both enjoyed it.  ;D

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 08:20:49 am »
I am about to put this in the oven, it looks gorgious! Will advise results!

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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 10:15:55 am »
Fantastic, baked it here at work and its all gone! Thanks so much for the recipe JulieO!

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 10:38:33 am »
Great Sunday night supper with left overs for breakfast. Well done.

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2009, 11:21:57 am »
So glad you enjoyed it.  ;D

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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2009, 05:03:05 am »
making this today to go with our risotto for tea.
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Re: Potato Foccacia
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2009, 10:33:26 am »
buona fortuna
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