Focaccia facts for kids

A type of focaccia from Genoa, often cut into strips.

Focaccia is a delicious, oven-baked flatbread. It's a bit like pizza dough in how it looks and feels. People often enjoy focaccia as a side dish with meals. It can also be used to make tasty sandwiches.

What is Focaccia?

Focaccia is a special kind of bread that comes from Italy. It's usually flat and round or rectangular. Bakers often press dimples into the dough before baking. These dimples help to hold olive oil and toppings.

This bread is baked in an oven until it's golden brown. It has a soft, airy inside and a slightly crispy crust. Focaccia is known for its wonderful smell and flavor.

Different Kinds of Focaccia

There are many ways to make focaccia. Different regions in Italy have their own special recipes. Here are a few popular types:

• Focaccia with Rosemary: This is a very common and simple type. It's called Focaccia al rosmarino in Italian. It's topped with fresh rosemary leaves, olive oil, and sometimes coarse salt. People often eat it as a snack or with a meal.
• Focaccia with Sage: Similar to the rosemary version, this one uses fresh sage leaves instead. It's known as Focaccia alla salvia.
• Focaccia with Cheese: In some areas, like Recco, you can find Focaccia col formaggio. This type is filled with soft, melted cheese, making it extra gooey and delicious.

How Focaccia is Enjoyed

Focaccia is very versatile! You can eat it in many ways:

• As a Side: It's perfect for dipping in olive oil or alongside soups and salads.
• For Sandwiches: Its flat shape makes it great for slicing and filling with meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
• As a Snack: A simple piece of focaccia with herbs and salt is a tasty treat on its own.

Focaccia is a beloved part of Italian cooking. It shows how simple ingredients can make something truly delicious.

Images for kids

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  A square of focaccia

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  Genoese fugassa

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

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  Slices of focaccia al rosmarino

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  A close-up view of focaccia al rosmarino

See also

In Spanish: Focaccia para niños