Schiacciata

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Schiacciata is a traditional variety of bread made in Tuscany and Umbria, consisting of flour, olive oil, yeast, water, and sugar. It is quite similar to focaccia , although it takes much less effort to prepare schiacciata than focaccia. The name schiacciata means pressed , referring to the process of pressing the dough with fingers when it gets placed in baking tins or pans. The texture of this bread is crunchy, yet soft and moist, and it can be topped with anything from tomatoes and cheese to garlic and oregano.