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Type of focaccia from Genoa, cut into usual strips

Focaccia (Italian pronunciation: [foˈkattʃa]; Ligurian: fugassa [fyˈɡassa]) is a type of flatbread. It is cooked in the oven. Its style and texture is similar to the pizza dough. Focaccia may be used as a side to many meals. It can also be used as a base for sandwich bread.

Types

  • Focaccia al rosmarino (focaccia with rosemary) is a common focaccia style. It may be served as an antipasto, appetizer, table bread, or snack.
  • Focaccia alla salvia (focaccia with sage), which is prepared by simply changing rosemary with sage.

Images for kids

  • A square of focaccia

    A square of focaccia

  • Focaccia Genovese 01

    Genoese fugassa

  • Focaccia di Recco - Tradizionale

    Focaccia col formaggio or focaccia di Recco, a typical variety of focaccia made in Recco

  • Focaccia al rosmarino

    Slices of focaccia al rosmarino

  • Focaccia con rosmarino

    A close-up view of focaccia al rosmarino

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