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Article: Spongy or springy, focaccia gives a sandwich oomph
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- May 14, 2008
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Focaccia means "hearth," which seems just right because it's made
in the heart of an Italian oven. A round or oblong flat bread
resembling a chubby pizza, focaccia is a rich base for summer-
scented herbs, pungent sun-dried tomatoes, juicy olives, or sweet
sliced onions. Originally an accompaniment to the meal, focaccia has
taken on a new life as a base for sandwiches, some Italian-style,
others using whatever strikes the cook's fancy. The feeling is that
if it goes on bread, it tastes better on focaccia.
Made in a dense, chewy version, and a soft, spongy variety,
focaccia is available in specialty markets and bakeries all over the
area. We sampled more than half a dozen and found some ...