Who doesn't like focaccia? Raise your hand. :)
We love it, and if you've made it, you know it one of the easiest yeast breads you can make.
The dough can be made by hand, in a bread machine, food processor, or the bowl of a stand mixer. It is a soft, pliable dough and easy to shape because of the addition of olive oil.
Originally from Tuscany, this version is known as "schiacciata coll’uva". Different from the usual savory focaccia because of the interesting play on flavors ~ sweetness from the roasted red grapes, toasted walnuts, then a shower of fresh rosemary.
This time I added a scattering of crushed pink peppercorns just because I thought they complimented the other flavors well. Then a sweet-salty surprise provided by a sparse sprinkle of sugar and salt finish just before the bread goes into the oven.
It is a fine snack or appetizer with a nice fruity Chianti, or most any wine, ice tea, etc. It is also delicious for breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee ~ fabulous. (Ask me how I know!)
It would make a beautiful little gift with a bottle of wine as well.
If you would like a printable copy of the recipe, you can find it on my recipe blog by clicking HERE.
I think you might like this version of focaccia, I hope you do!
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looks sooooo wonderful and not too hard to make. whoo hooo!
ReplyDeleteI could just eat that right off the page : )
ReplyDeleteMmm! could I come live at your house? I can smell it baking now! Thank you for sharing your recipes. Have a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHugs and glitter, Patti
Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous foccacia!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting take on a familiar recipe. I would love these flavors together.
ReplyDeleteSue
I love that you added the nuts - great idea. I forget how easy Focaccia is to make - thanks for the reminder. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing. This will be a feature at holiday parties. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteSteve
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Its gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be your neighbor, Mari... I'd casually pop over about dinnertime (or breakfast, or lunch!) and hope that you would offer me some of your delicious food! I also like the label on your wine bottle ;)
ReplyDeleteSave me some! Please!
ReplyDeleteL~xo
This is such a beautiful bread! I can almost feel how soft this bread is from the pictures!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary... everything looks so yummy, and so wonderfully presented.... yum!
ReplyDeletecielo
Pass that bowl to me....
ReplyDeleteMari, this looks like a wonderful combination. I love the interaction of the sweet and salty. Thanks again for your supportive email.
ReplyDeletecomplimenti!! le foto sono splendide! la focaccia è semplicemente SUPER!!! ciaooo
ReplyDeleteOoooh...can't wait to have those! This is so beautiful and delicious.
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks brilliant Mari! so very beautiful. you are such a talented baker. And photographer too! the pictures are simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteLots to like here. I'm a peppercorn fanatic so I know I would love this.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone! It's so nice of you to stop by and to leave such wonderful comments. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren, I WISH you were my neighbor my friend!
Have a good week everybody. ~m.
I love the surprising salt bite of foccacia. But pink peppercorns? Sounds interesting... might have to give this a go.
ReplyDeleteoh wow this is fantastic for the season
ReplyDeleteMari this looks perfect for the holidays...focaccia is a favorite here. And I'd eat this for breakfast, too :-))
ReplyDeleteMari, this is driving me crazy to look at your delicious photo and WANT a nice square of this. I just know it's FABULOUS by looking at it! Where's my white wine. I need this.
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