Focaccia Bread from Puglia (Focaccia Pugliese)

This traditional flatbread from the Bari region is defined by its incredibly soft, pillowy crumb, achieved by adding riced potato to the dough. The topping is a rustic combination of bursting cherry tomatoes and salty olives, which release their juices into the dimpled surface as it bakes. It is a golden, oily, and deeply savoury staple of Southern Italian street food that is best enjoyed while still warm from the oven.

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