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Rosemary potato focaccia

A patient rise rewards you with soft, golden bread.

Mashed potato makes a soft rosemary bread with an olive-oil crust.

Prep 25 minCook 30 minAllow 95–140 min rising; 10 min coolingServes 9Moderate

Gather your ingredients Let’s make it ↓

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GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 9 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

MainAll-purpose flour2 1/2 cups (300 g)
MainPlain cooked mashed potato, cooled1/2 cup (100 g)
MainInstant yeast2 tsp (6 g)
MainLukewarm water, about 100°F (38°C)3/4 cup (180 ml)
MainOlive oil, divided3 tbsp (45 ml)
MainFine salt1 tsp (6 g)
SeasoningDried Rosemary Leaves1 tsp (1 g), finely crushedSPICE MAGICDried Rosemary LeavesView this spice →

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

9-inch (23 cm) square metal pan; mixing bowl; kitchen scale.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

STEP 1Make the dough8–10 min
STEP 2First rise60–90 min
STEP 3Shape and proof35–50 min
STEP 4Dimple and bake25–30 min

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

Illustrative preparation stage 1
STEP 1 / 48–10 min
Make the dough
No heat
Have ready
Flour, potato, yeast, water, salt, rosemary, 1 tbsp oil
1. Knead flour, potato, yeast, water, salt, rosemary and 1 tablespoon oil into a soft dough.
◎ What to look for
Dough becomes elastic but remains slightly tacky.
Next: First rise ↓
Illustrative preparation stage 2
STEP 2 / 460–90 min
First rise
Room temperature
Have ready
None
1. Cover the dough and let it rise in its bowl.
◎ What to look for
Dough roughly doubles.
SPICE MAGICDried Rosemary LeavesView this spice →Next: Shape and proof ↓
Illustrative preparation stage 3
STEP 3 / 435–50 min
Shape and proof
Room temperature; preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) near end
Have ready
1 tbsp oil
1. Stretch dough into the pan coated with 1 tablespoon oil and let it rise covered.
◎ What to look for
Dough becomes puffy across the pan.
Next: Dimple and bake ↓
Illustrative preparation stage 4
STEP 4 / 425–30 min
Dimple and bake
425°F (220°C)
Have ready
Remaining 1 tbsp oil
1. Dimple dough with fingers coated in the remaining oil and bake until golden.
◎ What to look for
Bread browns underneath and the center is fully set.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Tomato-basil soup

Green salad

Grilled zucchini

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Recipe development status

Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.

Resting and serving

Use plain potato without milk or butter; cook and cool it before starting.

Resting and serving

Cool the baked bread in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Measuring your ingredients

US measures are approximate; weigh the flour and potato.

Resting and serving

Makes nine squares. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

Ingredients and allergens

Contains wheat. Check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens.

FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

Spices for this recipe.

SPICE MAGICDried Rosemary LeavesView this spice →

Everything you’ll need.

The recipe at a glance.

4 simple steps.One delicious result.

Make the dough

First rise

Shape and proof

Dimple and bake

A few good things alongside.

Tomato-basil soup

Green salad

Grilled zucchini

A few things worth knowing.

Spices for this recipe.

More ways with dried rosemary leaves.

Rosemary chicken

Rosemary roast potatoes

Rosemary white-bean soup

Rosemary savory crackers

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.