Comments on: Focaccia Bread

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:46:35 +0000

In reply to Max. Hi Max, so glad you enjoyed the focaccia! Thanks for sharing your kneading tips.

By: Max

Max — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:24:43 +0000

In reply to Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer).

Man this was excellent, it made for absolutely fantastic sandwich bread. For anyone reading this that doesn’t have a stand mixer like myself, you can totally make this in a bowl by hand. I followed the recipe exactly, except when it came time to mix, I mixed and kneaded the dough by hand. The dough is incredibly sticky, so what I did was mix the dough into a shaggy ball with a rubber spatula then once combined, using my hands, I started scraping away the dough from the sides of the bowl and folding it and pushing it down into the rest of the dough, and continually turning the bowl to get all the sides.

I kept doing this until I felt the dough start to get firmer, it was about 10 minutes for me. I’m not sure if it was a result of the recipe, from mixing by hand, or something else but the result was a little denser than I was hoping for but it was still delicious bread, just olive oil and salt, no rosemary. Next time I will try mixing a little longer by hand and see how that goes.

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:21:09 +0000

In reply to Lorraine. Hi Lorraine, I'm so glad you loved it! Yes, the recipe was updated last fall.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:36:51 +0000

Excellent bread! No complaints at all. Wondering if this recipe was altered though as some of the comments refer to whole wheat flour, or “flours” yet the ingredients only list all purpose flour.

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:04:11 +0000

In reply to Mary Ann. Hi Mary Ann, I'd let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes after baking before covering it up. When you do cover it, you might want to cut a few steam vents in the foil to prevent moisture buildup. I think it will be just fine after an 8 minute drive!

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:43:09 +0000

I want to take this to a potluck dinner. It will be a 8 minute drive in fairly cold weather. I am hoping to get it there and be able to have it served warm. But if I take it right out of the oven and place tin foil over it to help retain the heat I am afraid it will sweat and arrive soggy. Any suggestions?

By: Hayley

Hayley — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:11:29 +0000

First recipe I tried in my new stand mixer! I used instant yeast as that’s all I had and it turned out really great.

By: Betty Jo Howell

Betty Jo Howell — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:56:36 +0000

Hi there! I just made this tonight and it was good but when i made it last time I thought i got the recipe from your website and it included wheat flour + all purpose flour, roasted garlic, sea salt flakes and red pepper flakes. Do you still have that version of this recipe that you could send me? Thank you!

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:42:58 +0000

In reply to Szoko. Hi Szoko, I'm so glad you loved the focaccia! Those toppings sound delicious.

By: Szoko

Szoko — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:10:57 +0000

First time making focaccia. Recipe was easy to follow and turned out delicious. Topped it with black olives, cheddar cheese & rosemary. Will make again! Thanks for this keeper!