Focaccia

Preparation, uses, and tips

Sprinkle warm focaccia with rosemary, chopped garlic, and coarse salt; top with diced tomatoes and chopped Kalamata olives.

Buying and storing tips

Buy focaccia in bread bakeries, or the bakery section of many natural food, specialty, and grocery stores. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a few days.

Varieties

Focaccia comes in large, flat loaves, or smaller loaves suitable for sandwiches. It may contain rosemary or other herbs and spices.

Nutrition Highlights

Focaccia bread (plain or buttermilk), 1 piece
Calories: 120
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 17g
Total Fat: 4g
Fiber: 2g

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