Tuscan Grape Focaccia (Schiacciata con l’Uva)
A traditional Tuscan snack or dessert made from bread dough, black grapes, and a sprinkle of sugar, perfect for a sweet and simple delight.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Stand Mixer
- Baking sheet
- Plastic wrap
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp water
- 2 bunches of black grapes
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: Begin by dissolving the yeast in half of the water.2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast, ¾ cup + 2 tbsp water
- Prepare Dough: Place flour in a mixer's bowl, add yeast and oil. Mix at low speed, gradually adding water until the dough is neither too soft nor too hard. Switch to a dough hook and knead for 15 minutes to get a smooth, elastic dough. Let it rise in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, until doubled in size, about 2 hours.3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 4 tbsp olive oil
- Shape Base: Take two-thirds of the risen dough and spread it by hand onto a 9x9 inch baking sheet lined with parchment and oiled. Cover the base and partly up the sides.
- Add Grapes: Scatter the grapes from one bunch over the dough, sprinkle with 3 tbsp sugar, and drizzle with oil.6 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 bunches of black grapes
- Cover with Dough: Roll out the remaining dough and cover the grape layer. Seal the edges with your fingers.
- Top with more grapes: Spread the remaining grapes over the top and gently press them into the top dough, sprinkle with the rest of the sugar, and a little oil. You can also crush the grapes with your fingers to release the juice if you like to give it a more rustic look.
- Bake in oven: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until golden. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy this delightful snack during grape harvest season for an authentic taste of Tuscany.