" Sweet Life" Sweet Potato Focaccia Recipe

Name: " Sweet Life" Sweet Potato Focaccia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 F); 1 teaspoon honey; 2 teaspoons yeast (Fleischmann's Active Dry); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped fresh; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (Penzey's Italian spice ); 1/2 cup sweet potato, mashed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (coarse, Kosher & sea salt fine); 1 cup whole wheat flour (King Arthur Traditional 100%); 1 cup flour (King Arthur Italian&#8208,,Style); 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided (King Arthur); 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Topping; 1 -2 tablespoon yellow cornmeal; 1 garlic clove, large fresh, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons asiago cheese, shredded; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1 dash red cayenne pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; coarse salt, to taste

Servings: persons

Dough
1 cup warm water (100 to 110 F)
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons yeast (Fleischmann's Active Dry)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped fresh
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (Penzey's Italian spice )
1/2 cup sweet potato, mashed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (coarse, Kosher & sea salt fine)
1 cup whole wheat flour (King Arthur Traditional 100%)
1 cup flour (King Arthur Italian&#8208,,Style)
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided (King Arthur)
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Topping
1 -2 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 garlic clove, large fresh, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, finely chopped
3 tablespoons asiago cheese, shredded
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 dash red cayenne pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt, to taste

1
In a medium bowl, stir together warm water, honey & yeast. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add olive oil, rosemary, Italian spice, sweet potatoes, salt, ww flour & Italian-style flour. Stir vigorously for about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in enough ap flour to make a soft dough.
3
Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead in enough of the remaining ap flour to make a workable dough. Knead 5 to 8 minutes. Dough will be sticky but workable. Place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover. Let rise 1 1/2 hours in a warm place; alternatively cover dough & refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
4
Allow dough to warm at least 30 minutes before shaping. .
5
Line a 18 x 13 1 inch pan with parchment paper & sprinkle with cornmeal. Gently press dough over the cornmeal dusted paper, stretching dough into a 15 x 11 x 1 inch rectangle. Cover dough & let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
7
Dimple the dough vigorously with your fingertips, leaving up to 1/2 inch deep indentations. Sprinkle garlic, rosemary, Asiago cheese, black pepper & cayenne pepper over top. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with coarse salt.
8
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1204

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 F), 1 teaspoon honey, 2 teaspoons yeast (Fleischmann's Active Dry), and more.

Yes, " Sweet Life" Sweet Potato Focaccia falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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" Sweet Life" Sweet Potato Focaccia

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