Sweet Life Sweet Potato Focaccia

Focaccia is a traditional Italian flatbread that can be topped with savory or sweet ingredients. The use of sweet potato in this recipe adds a unique flavor and makes it a healthier option.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Sweet Life Sweet Potato Focaccia

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Any, Appetizer, Bread Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1960

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet Potato
• 125 ml Water
• 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 350 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
• 1 pinch Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Cook the sweet potato until tender and mash it.
2. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, yeast mixture, olive oil, flour, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
7. Punch down the dough and transfer it to a baking sheet. Press it down to form a flat rectangle.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and sea salt.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Allow the focaccia to cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 245kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 6g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.