Latke Focaccia

Name: Latke Focaccia
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (315g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons (19g) olive oil; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (241g) water, lukewarm; 1 rounded teaspoon instant yeast; 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt; 1 1/2 pounds (6 cups/680g) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes; 2 tablespoons (25g) extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 small (130g to 160g) yellow onion, thinly sliced; 5 tablespoons (35g) cornstarch; 3 tablespoons (37g) olive oil, divided

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:45min

This fluffy potato-encrusted focaccia resembles a latke in both looks and taste. By baking the dough in a shell of shredded potatoes (we use frozen hash browns for ultimate ease and efficiency), you get the best of both worlds: a fluffy, almost creamy bread and a crispy, salty, oniony potato layer in every bite. This potato focaccia is a joyful celebration for Hanukkah, of course, but it will also satisfy anyone who revels in the combination of carb-on-carb, whether that’s in the form of potato pizza, vada pav, or Sichuan stir-fried potatoes over rice.View our entire collection of Holiday Breads here.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:31:08 GMT