Potato Focaccia with Smoked Cheese and Sausages

Name: Potato Focaccia with Smoked Cheese and Sausages - Lorena M.
Ingredients: Dough: 400 gr white flour 150 gr potatoes 180 ml warm water 30 gr lard 25 gr yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil salt Topping: 250 gr fresh sausages 150 gr smoked cheese 2 sprigs of rosemary 3 tablespoons ol

Appetizers - Potato Focaccia with Smoked Cheese and Sausages by Lorena M. - Recipia

To prepare a delicious potato focaccia, we will start by boiling the potatoes with their skins on. They need to be cooked well so that they become soft but do not disintegrate. Once cooked, we let them cool slightly, after which we carefully peel them and mash them in a large bowl. It is important to achieve a smooth paste without lumps for a pleasant texture in the final dough. In a separate bowl, we put the flour and make a well in the center, like a fountain. Here, we add the mashed potatoes, soft lard, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and yeast dissolved in warm water. These ingredients combine perfectly, and the resulting dough will be both flavorful and slightly moist. We knead all the ingredients patiently until we obtain a soft, smooth, and homogeneous dough. It is essential not to rush this stage, as proper kneading is the key to a fluffy focaccia. After kneading the dough, we roll it out with a rolling pin into a thin sheet about 0.5 cm thick. Then, we place the dough in a tray that we have previously greased with a little oil, ensuring it is evenly distributed. We cover the tray with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 45 minutes in a warm place. This step is crucial as it allows the yeast to do its job, and the dough to become fluffy. Meanwhile, we prepare the filling ingredients. We peel some sausages and break them into small pieces, which will add a savory taste to the focaccia. The smoked cheese is cut into cubes, and the rosemary leaves are washed, dried, and finely chopped. These flavors will turn the focaccia into a true delicacy. When the dough has risen, we preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. We remove the plastic wrap from the tray and evenly add the pieces of sausage, cheese cubes, and chopped rosemary over the entire surface of the dough. For an extra flavor boost, we sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and drizzle everything with the two tablespoons of oil. We place the tray in the oven and bake the focaccia for about 25 minutes until it becomes golden and crispy on the outside. Once baked, we take the focaccia out of the oven and serve it warm, perhaps alongside a fresh salad or a refreshing drink. This simple yet flavorful recipe is sure to bring a smile to the faces of everyone who enjoys it. Enjoy your culinary moment!

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Dough: 400 gr white flour 150 gr potatoes 180 ml warm water 30 gr lard 25 gr yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil salt Topping: 250 gr fresh sausages 150 gr smoked cheese 2 sprigs of rosemary 3 tablespoons ol

Potato Focaccia with Smoked Cheese and Sausages

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