HOW TO MAKE SOFT and CRISPY FOCACCIA BREAD

Summary

In this video, Natasha from NatashasKitchen.com demonstrates how to make a classic Italian focaccia. She walks through the simple steps, including preparing the dough with warm water, yeast, and honey, followed by the stretch and fold technique to create the perfect texture. After baking, she tops the focaccia with a delicious rosemary garlic oil. Natasha also shares a quick, flavorful dipping sauce using olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. The bread is soft inside, crispy outside, and perfect for dinner or sandwiches. She taste-tests with her son, highlighting its irresistible flavor.

Takeaways

• 🍞 Natasha shows how to make a quick and easy focaccia bread without needing to wait overnight.
• 👩‍🍳 The bread has a crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, perfect for sandwiches or dinner bread.
• 🧑‍🔬 Start by mixing warm water, honey, and instant yeast, and let it rest until foamy.
• 🥄 Measure 3 3/4 cups of flour and mix it with salt and the yeast mixture to form a sticky dough.
• 🫒 Add extra virgin olive oil to the dough and knead it until absorbed, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
• 🌿 The topping is a flavorful mix of olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and salt, which infuses the bread.
• 🔁 Perform four sets of stretch-and-folds on the dough, allowing it to rest and rise between each set.
• 📏 Transfer the dough to a 9x13 pan with olive oil, stretch it to fit, and let it proof for 45 to 60 minutes.
• 🎹 Use your fingers to press dimples into the dough, then drizzle with the garlic rosemary topping.
• 🔥 Bake at 450°F for 22 to 25 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for a crispy crust.

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