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Sweet Potato Focaccia Bread

This delicious Sweet Potato Focaccia Bread is soft and full of flavor. It pairs perfectly with any meal or can be used for your favorite sandwiches.
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 207kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/3 cup cooked sweet potato mashed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water warm, 105 to 115 degrees
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more to grease bowl/pan
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt coarse

Instructions

  • Mix or pulse yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup warm water with an electric mixer or food processor until combined. 
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside until bubbly, about 20 minutes. 
  • Add remaining dough ingredients and mix on low speed with paddle attachment until dough comes together. Switch to the dough hook and increase speed to medium until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. If using a food processor, process until dough is smooth and elastic, about 40 seconds.
  • Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat with oil, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm, draft-free area until dough is puffy and doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • With wet hands (to prevent sticking), press dough flat into a generously oiled 9x13 baking pan. Cover the dough with lightly greased or oil-sprayed plastic wrap; let rise in a warm, draft-free area until dough is puffy and doubled in volume, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees F. With two wet fingers, dimple risen dough. 
  • For the topping: Drizzle dough with oil and sprinkle evenly with rosemary and coarse salt, landing some in pools of oil.
  • Bake until focaccia bottom is golden brown and crisp, 23-25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Cut rectangular focaccia into squares or round focaccia into wedges; serve warm. Can be stored on counter for several hours and reheated just before serving.

Notes

Prep time includes the time for the dough to rise.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5989IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg