Focaccia Barese Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups bread flour
• TOPPING:
• 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh or dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt