Description
Potato & Rosemary Focaccia Rolls are a twist on the classic focaccia bread. These rolls boast all the beloved qualities of focaccia—soft, fluffy, and full of flavor—but with the added texture and richness of roasted potatoes. Rosemary, which pairs beautifully with potatoes, infuses the dough with an aromatic freshness that makes these rolls stand out. They’re golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with slices of roasted potatoes that add a lovely bite.
Ingredients
🧂 Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 envelope dry active yeast
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 4¼ cups bread flour
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
For the Topping:
- ½ lb small red-skinned potatoes, thinly sliced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a mixer bowl, combine yeast with 2 tbsp water and let sit until moistened.
- Add flour, olive oil, sugar, salt, and remaining water. Mix with dough hook for 10 minutes until soft and supple.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
2. Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sliced potatoes with rosemary, olive oil, and salt.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until tender. Let cool.
3. Shape the Rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 pieces.
- Roll into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Brush with leftover potato oil. Let rise for 1 hour.
4. Top & Bake
- Fan 3 potato slices on each roll. Brush with more oil.
- Place a pan of water in the oven to create steam.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
These soft, fluffy focaccia rolls are infused with earthy rosemary and tender potato, making them perfect alongside soups, salads, or pasta. Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread / Savory Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Rosemary focaccia rolls, Potato focaccia bread, Soft focaccia rolls