Italian Grandma Makes Bread

GINA’S HOMEMADE BREAD
5 lbs Bread Flour (High-Gluten)
1 packet (1/4 oz) Active Dry Yeast (~2 ¼ tsp)
2 Tbsp Salt
8 cups warm Water (105-110 degrees F)
Olive Oil
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@davidstevanovic7881]

you know guys, this magical woman is like therapy. it brings such peace I think to everyone. God bless her.

[@florencehendrick4781]

Grandma Gina is the quintessential Grandma, she's the whole package, oozes love, caring and kindness, cherishes her family and supremely devoted to family, shares from the heart and gets pleasure in providing for anyone and everyone. I would describe Grandma Gina, America's Grandma with Proud Italian Roots. We love you so much, keep on keeping on Grandma Gina..

[@freeandfabulous4310]

With all the ugliness out there these days, Gina is a light in our world, one loaf of Italian bread at a time. :)

[@leahalfie8462]

God Bless you Grandma Gina and God give you health so you cane make more recipes

[@kingjames4886]

one loafer at a time...

[@NoobSaibot3]

go Gina!

[@joer5627]

Yes, bless the dough so it rises. Wrapping the bread was called Keeping the baby warm. Always give one loaf away or the next batch would be bad. That’s what my BisNonna always said.

[@karennash2515]

When you see how lovingly she makes bread! She gently tucks it in under multiple blankets to keep it all warm. Can you imagine how well her children were cared for! How wonderful she is!

[@kieronstump]

Well Karen when you read the cookbook it tells you keep the bread in a warm draft free place covered and let rest and the couch is a great place to take a rest what intrigues me the most is how she got one pack of yeast to raise up 5 pounds of flour! It’s got to be the afghans, and towels. The Dough doesn’t lose it’s rice temperature no more humidity grandmas are smart Resourceful and not to be messed with especially not Gina

[@kieronstump]

Rise temperature sorry

[@kellywaddell4448]

The 19 people that didn’t like this, what’s wrong with you? This woman is an angel

[@gutsgoesberserk3554]

yeah, where the hell did these 19 people come from, what world do they live in where Italian grandmother's baking bread is something to dislike.

[@joann7516]

I think she is great person i love here.

[@judithmaddox4186]

Oh come on, what an amazing lovely woman. I adore her !

[@zopizopi5054]

Jealousy is one reason! Simply being evil another!!!! 19 bearers of negative energy!!! I pity them. With so much poison inside them how do they live?

[@dollyschwall8537]

Because those demon possession people does not like that she pray to God whom all the blessings comes ..like long life and divine health.

[@judithmaddox4186]

I can watch her for hours. She is an expert. We should all be so lucky to have an Italian grandma in our family/life.

[@lastchance8142]

I wanted to cry. She reminds me of my grandmother, Making the bread and the knot cookies with anisette. They don't make mothers like this anymore. Pay attention young ladies. 😁

[@janeenspencer1368]

You were so smart to video this awesome grandmother cooking. Smiling big at her. So cute and wise.

[@user-ou6jn9ht5f]

brilliant... i don't know where we would go when our elders leave us behind without all of this amazing simple happy filled with wisdom life they lived. People now a days don't even appreciate or they are on fast forward kind of mode where we run from tradition way of simple life.

[@nicholaskolokasi9872]

So beautiful way step by step in making bread....thanks for sharing grandma

[@g.borgia5100]

When they leave we will be the elders

[@AmeeraG242]

We learn and gain what they know we must pass things along. I'm definitely a younger person who appreciates this kind of thing and I soak up all they have to give

[@klimtkahlo]

My grandad was a bread maker and in Portugal we are also 99% Catholic. We always blessed our bread too and if bread goes bad, I kiss it and ask God for forgiveness for wasting and throwing it out!

[@vickyannpaintingwithoils]

Thank you for sharing your Mother/Grandmother with us. Many of us did not grow up learning these things from family. What a blessing. Thank you and God Bless.

[@rachelnahmias6122]

Oh Mrs.Gina you should sing after every video, What a sweet voice. I have tears just listening. Hugs from Israel

[@brucecampo6543]

Hey Gina! I just made your pizza and with the leftover dough like you said "You could make some bread" so I tuned in to this video and Wow!...I made some bread..nice hot Italian bread.....thank you Mama Gina! Never did I ever have success with bread until I tried your recipes....you teach everything so well and step by step...Great!

[@tubutieghi]

Gina Cooks, Sings and Prays all at the same time ...WOW How lucky her family must feel!!

[@Annie-xp7ry]

My Mamma and I used to watch this together after she had her stroke. She loved when she sang. My Mamma Iolanda passed away last September of 2022 and this brings back memories because she would always sing together with her...

[@Billy-dj8zw]

I love the way she puts the dough under the blankets.

[@katiescottagedreams]

That makes me smile. Memories 😍

[@BostonBorn]

My biggest “take-away” from your videos is the tried and true old school techniques. People today think they need expensive appliances for everything but, in my opinion, doing things by hand teaches you how to get a feel for the food and you get consistent results every time. Huge thanks and lots of love to your entire family for sharing your traditions and recipes. Blessings from Boston 💞

[@maryanneevans9563]

I adore this precious lady! I am so thankful that I found her channel.❤️

[@debraloeffler9670]

She has such pride in her cooking and it shows. What a wonderful lady.❤

[@allthumbs3792]

❤ The scent of fresh homemade bread in a kitchen is pure heaven!

[@lauramannina9684]

Since I started watching Gina I cover my dough and put it on the couch. Warmer there. It cracks my kids up😊

[@brooklynhomesteader3721]

I love that part too..I have to start buying throws just for that😃🤣🤣🤣

[@carmendoyle9786]

Laura Mannina lol me two I always say that Mommy new baby hehe

[@nonna5399]

Wow!! I never thought to cover with so many blankets. I just finished a blanket made with yarn my dad gave me years ago. He passed in ‘16. I’ll use the blanket just for this purpose! He’d like that. Thank you!! God bless you.

[@dianafurney5820]

I absolutely love Gramma Gina. Such a sweet soul. Love listening to her sing. God Bless Her 💞💐🌹🙏🙏

[@redkat5778]

Every Sunday I have a nice Italian lunch after church for my parents [Sicilian dad], my 2 sons, and my daughter, Italian son in law and grandbaby Sophia Angelina. I have been using Ginas recipes and I absolutely love her easy style and delicious food as well as her beautiful personality. My son has a KZbin channel[ Demetrios Levi] but I tell everyone that Gina is my favorite KZbinr equal to my son. I showed my folks Ginas videos when they were over yesterday and they loved her too! They want to make her zucchini and pasta fagoli. May God continue to bless her and her family.

[@TheGranndi]

What more can be said about such a wonderfully talented woman as “The Amazing Gina”... who loves cooking for her family so much that she blesses not only her bread but, all her food and all of us with her lovely songs and hymns straight from her heart! Thank You Gina!

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

I'm watching this video and following along. I absolutely love this. My nonna has been gone for almost 2 decades. Gina, thank you for passing along the old school ways. I've noticed more of the younger generation wants to learn. May God bless you with health and happiness. Have a Merry Christmas. Much respect a Nona in Massachusetts. ❤😊

[@lynnewby5328]

I don’t even watch Harry and Megan anymore, this beautiful lady is my binge. I love her. Can’t wait for my book. ❤❤❤

[@catherineannelockman3805]

I am going to get my husband to order her book for me...he is the computer person in our home...

[@pjay5964]

It would be so fantastic if the Food Channel gave Grandma Gina her own television show! Everything she makes is inspirational. I never liked cooking very much before but after watching Gina work her magic I want to spend more time in the kitchen because she makes cooking look like so much fun. And a great time to spend with family and friends. Many hugs and love for Grandma Gina!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@withfootnotes]

Watching Gina’s videos is like watching the best video Cook book 📚, subscribing to her channel is like OWNING the book. And it’s free 😃 And no cook book has singing Italian songs.

[@creativeplanetjanet]

I believe Gina is filled with God's love and light and it spills out to everyone. Her joy is contagious and I always feel so happy and blessed when I watch her videos. Thank you Gina, my sister in Christ, for giving so much to others! You are such an inspiration.

[@nicelady51]

Isn't wonderful how we can bring her into our homes and feed on her knowledge, wisdom, and grace.

[@sherriegreen7374]

I do not know how it is possible not to love you. Bless you. I could listen and watch you do literally anything. Thank you for sharing your culture and your heart with the world. We need more like you.

[@iartistdotme]

Great video! I can't imagine making 40 to 50 pounds of flour into bread. Yes, you certainly did work very hard - but it has kept you young. So very good to watch your make this bread and see the texture and how you did everything. I wanted a knife and tub of butter to go with a fat end piece of fresh bread - I could almost smell it. So good! Gina - keep on singing and spreading happiness!

[@theresabollman8061]

That bread dough looks like silk...so beautiful, Gina! My Nonna Isabella made 6 loves every morning for her large family. She'd put some loaves in to bake then go next door to church for the 5am mass w/her lady friends. After mass everyone was welcome to come back to her house for coffee and hot bread...but NO talking. They said the Rosary then everyone went home to start their work for the day. So proud to come from such good people. Like you!

[@BuonAPetitti]

God Bless you and your family. I too get together with my friends almost every day to say the rosary.

[@ethelnewberry151]

The most beautiful lady bread baker on the internet...You are everybody's grandma !!!

[@nancybergdoll4820]

My ancestors come from Denmark all the way down to Egypt and all in between. Growing up, my Penn-Dutch (4 gen American) grandmother taught me to bake stuffed chickens, turkeys, apple pies. My Italian ancestors hailed from Pianella, my Italian grandfather married a Lithuanian and had my Dad. So, I love everything! I enjoy Gina very much, she makes me want to cry! No matter where my family came from, they ALL farmed and worked very hard. They came here for the same reason....to live free! God Bless America! God Bless Gina!

[@T-H-B]

You are stand-in Nonna for so many of us. Thank you.

[@carlbelken4478]

Ma.am, I love your videos, and to listen to your singing. An though myself doesn 't understand or speak Italian, it so touches my heart, to see you make the sign of the Cross, before you begin, what you are cooking. May God Bless and Keep you, Dear Lady! Gretchen Belken

[@autumtear702]

She is just pure Love, the tradtional Italian grandma..I can't express the joy to hear her talk, sing, and her phenomenal baking...Gina Mama, we love you!!

[@piaffe25rider83]

We love you Gina!!! We love all the recipes and videos!!! God Bless!!!

[@chriswhalen4498]

What a valuable video. It’s an heirloom! Everyone remembers how great grandmothers cooking and baking was but we lose the recipes or never paid attention to how lovingly the dishes were made. Here is somebody’s Nanna showing her love that can be passed on for generations to come. This is a national treasure!

[@jackiehiebert7064]

Goodness. The more I watch, the more I love these. Such a relief in these troubled times. Thank you for reminding me of family, bread and happiness. Gina, your happiness and generosity are an inspiration. Also, your singing makes these videos even better. God bless you.

[@annefranksballpointpen8833]

I don’t what it is about this woman, but she makes my heart swell and my eyes tear up a little bit. I absolutely love her. God Bless this beautiful woman 🙏🏻💗

[@janeenspencer1368]

I am going to cook EVERYTHING this grandmother shares with us. Good job filming these fantastic family traditions. Love watching her. Thank you soooooo much!

[@christinegitsham5012]

Mama Gina you are a testimony of a life that has been filled with love and hard work, growing up on a farm, raising your family and cooking for everyone, your life is so blessed and rich. Thank you mama for teaching us so well how to cook as you do. Today so many people eat fast food which isn't real food and spend hours jogging or workouts in the gym, the world is crazy now. Lol. Love you mama.🙏❤️🙏🇬🇧👩‍🦰

[@daughteroflight5221]

I love the the kneading in the living room and covering the dough with blankets I love this woman so humble and loving

[@celiakropp5677]

I just love Gina's Catholic ways and her wonderful way of explaining. "Gina! your accent is perfect! I understand everything you say & express!" THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@constancetimmerman4959]

I love looking at her hands! Reminds me of my grandmother! ❤️

[@victornuzzo5808]

I love Nonna Gina.. she is my italiano queen for cooking and baking.She makes my heart soothed with her songs from my heritage 💕

[@virnagalli2164]

I love watching Nonna Gina, of all the cooks I watch she is the best. Old school greatness, and a lovely lady.

[@stevieg4201]

I love this video Nonna, we always make the cross when we start to mix in the pane, ever since I was a little boy my Mom would teach us this. Bread is life, great video Nonna Brava. 😎🙏🏽🇮🇹

[@Moonshadow11]

Gma Gina's videos are great! I started wanting to make bread during the first pandemic shutdown and could only find recipes using fancy pants mixers or bread machines. This is a great old school recipe and it works Everytime! Another issue I had was my dough never rising properly. Now I wrap it up in a bunch of blankets & throw it on the couch. This totally works wonders!! I have learned so much from Grandma Gina's videos these past few months. I even make my own sauce/canned tomatoes now! Thank you Gma Gina, you are a blessing!!

[@leecrespi5162]

Proofing the bread on the sofa! That was frankly shocking. But I love her technique and how she handles the dough. How lovely to watch her hands and all the experience in them. Buon Natale Gina 🎄🇮🇹

[@mz.olejitneyweekender6776]

Making bread is almost a lost art, and to see Grandma show us how to really make it the right way, we should all be thankful for, so we can carry on her legacy in our own homes. Thank you so much for allowing us to see her do it in detail.

[@r.annrousseau170]

A toast to Gina's great cooking! Your bread made my mouth water. I loved the story about your mother making the sign of the cross. Bread is a blessing.

[@geoffreyandsharne]

I love how humble and grateful you are for God's many blessings. God Bless you and your family!

[@audreyschwester8494]

Gina I love when you sing. It brings up wonder memories of my mother in law. I loved her with every bit of my Heart and Sole. She was as cute as a button. When you smile after you cook knowing your family is going to love what you made for them, PRICELESS. You have a beautiful Smile! 🙏💐

[@bethcrawford4896]

I can’t believe how much this channel has grown in just a few months! If I recall, there were only a few hundred subscribers when I discovered this treasure just a few months ago. And now, my goodness! Over 15 thousand! And you deserve every one of them!

[@BuonAPetitti]

I love making these videos and I am so happy that you are watching . God Bless you and your family.

[@redkat5778]

I absolutely love Gina and her bread recipe! I highly recommend following her admonition to bless the rising bread. I forgot and it didnt turn out well at all, then the second and third time, it came out great. God bless Gina!

[@mariavanelli1655]

I just love Gina’s simple and great tasting recipes. I just made her bread recipe and it was devoured in just 2 days. Even though I save her videos I decided to buy her cookbook which I found on Amazon. I’m an Italian too and just love to hear her stories about not having much when we were growing up, I can relate to that and having to work hard in our tender years. The old saying: “what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger” is so right! And then there’s her singing, why watch a movie when we have this great entertainment! BUONA PASQUA from Maria Vanelli in Canada!

[@NoName-mv1mw]

What a beautiful, authentic lady! SO many people love 💕 Nonna Gina. Wonderful bread! 🍞 LOVE LOVE LOVE the singing!

[@omayra7624]

I enjoy Gina’s videos so much. I don’t even cook but I love watching and listening to her. It’s like listening to my grandma. Thank you for sharing.

[@BarbiegirlTina]

Love when she tells stories about her mother ….or other family in the past 😍

[@evelynrios3574]

I love this Lady! ❤ She reminds me of the wonderful Nonma's that taught me to cook. She makes it easy, and fun. God bless you Gina!🙏 Your family is blessed to have you!

[@user-gn7sm5yq9n]

I love to watch Grandma Gina. It takes me back to when I sat and cooked with my grandma. Gina sounds exactly like her and cooks so much like her. I love all of Grandma Gina's recipes and I love her stories of her mother, etc.

[@barbarahaak3797]

before cutting a loaf of fresh baked bread , my father would make "the sign of the cross" with a bread knife . I remember the thick slices with olive oil and garlic rubbed on . thank you for your videos!

[@koxken]

I love this sweet Italian grandma, my mexican grandma Did the same tecniques to cook in her rustic kitchen......thanks to bring me those memories😘

[@stormyirl1972]

I love how she tucks in the dough like a bambino ❤

[@mariaamodeo3589]

I love you nonna Gina! ❤️ You remind me of my mother in every which way. Thank you.. 😢🙏🏻👼❤️🙏🏻

[@joanschaffer8538]

Where else can you get a recipe, demo and concert in one package? God bless you Gina.

[@7ioadee]

What a beautiful joyful Grandma 💜💜💜 😇🙏 Thank u so much and ahhh makes me miss mine so much. 😭😭 literally crying. 😭 However, I've enjoyed watching u so much. 😊🙏 Thank u again. U are such a delightful and sweet woman. 💜

[@phantom357]

Thank you all for making these videos!! Gina makes all the recipes look easy because she loves what she is doing, and she is doing it for the people she loves!! She reminds me of everything good in my childhood, and of my grandmother!!

[@arlenejokozo222]

Dear Gina I have tried so many bread recipes but I still come back to yours time and time again. You are the best and I love you!❤️

[@bowecho]

I watch 10 seconds immediately hit the like. This granny just melts my heart.

[@leellenerturk6103]

Me too😂 she’s fantastic! I wish I could take her home ❤️

[@josephfiorentino9747]

Mama Gina I watched you making bread and rolls. I got exhausted watching you. You have so much energy, more then most half your age. You talk and sing so beautifully. I could listen to you all day. You have so much love and passion for your talents. God Bless you and Thank You, for teaching all your viewers to make Italian bread and rolls.You are so precious, Love You Joe

[@callyg7696]

Gina tucks her dough in cosey like my gran used to tuck me in. I think everyone looks at Gina like our granny. Lots of love from Scotland ♥️

[@mistreme8341]

May God bless you and keep you, Gina! In this hard time what you teach will save lives with old skills from harder times!

[@LeslieMacchiarella]

You melt my heart with your love and your hard work, making beautiful fresh foods for your family. Thank you for sharing your skills, your stories and your heart!

[@Userpqvqyvt]

Grandma Gina , where is your bread making video where you made the big batch of dough in a big rectangle tub ? That video was so impressive of you working the dough from start to finish . My wife is a wonderful baker so your talent and strength was not taken lightly. Amazing actually. We love your dishes.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Here is the link to my very first video posted on KZbin. Thank you for watching and supporting our channel. God Bless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emPapGepibClmqs

[@Userpqvqyvt]

@Buon-A-Petitti thank Granma Gina and the video crew too. Wishing grandma strength and good health .

[@jeanburgin160]

Loved learning how to make your Italian bread! Thank you for sharing, you are a beautiful Grandmother!!!

[@phillieb30]

Bless this wonderful woman's existence and love for living life! I wonder how many pounds of flour she has mixed for making bread. You can see how she worked the dough that it is second nature to create breads, I can only hope that one day it will be second nature to me. Gina, you are very loved from all corners of the world, thank you for being who you are!!

[@puglover4280]

Just started watching this vlog. I am completely charmed by Gina. I am asian and cannot understand what she is singing about but I love her singing anyway. Your joy in baking and cooking is something I share and will definitely try recipes and technique. God bless you!

[@saradasilva746]

She reminds me of my Portuguese side of my family. So loving and so full of life. I love to watch your videos when I’m sad and down because you me me smile! I will try this recipe.

[@caroltrievel]

You remind me so much of how my grandma (and mom) made bread.

[@pauldeangelo3045]

This beautiful woman is a gift to my Italian heritage I love her like she was my own I love her singing

[@joanneewerling5698]

Thank you Gina! My Sicilian grandma made bread every Saturday and the aroma was wonderful. She always made a round pan of small rolls ~~ Nothing better than provolone & olive oil on warm rolls. Love your singing!

[@iloveyouliketurquoise4037]

Gina is my favorite cook ever she is so beautiful and sweet and I love all of her recipes my husband's whole family is from Sicily and I love her music and her cooking

[@user-oe3iu9dd3q]

Yes I agree she is an angel. She. Is such a fantastic cook and baker easy step by step recipes so easy to follow thank you Gina you are unique one of a kind thank you Gina x

[@kimberlykozlowski312]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this video and have now subscribed to this channel. Grandma Gina you are amazing and it is obvious how much love and family history goes into your cooking. Thank you!

[@aav2364]

You are such a joy. I’m Italian and have fond memories of my old Italian family who are all gone now. Thank you for the memories. Merry Christmas

[@itwasaladream]

I love Italian culture, it shares so much in common with my Portuguese culture it's all about God, Family, & Food. I love watching these videos it brings me back to when my mom used to cook with my grandmother(Vava).

[@elenaescocia2479]

Abe Z I am half Portuguese & yes there is a lot of similarities. I agree with you.

[@artistscatalogue7068]

A hero of the old and the new, in the oven, or on top of the stove.

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Okay - I finished my bread and rolls! I must say they are really, really good! Tastes like the bread we used to get from Toscana Bakery in Chicago before the owner retired - which we were really sad about. But, thank you Gina for your recipe! My daughter and son-in-law love the bread. This one's a keeper! Love you and your videos Gina!

[@knoelangel]

I have to tell you how much I love your videos. I am Italian and have been making bread for many years. But since I started making it your way, everybody loves my bread more now. Thank you for showing me your way Gina 👍❤️ I always wait for your new videos. I'm also going to make our thanksgiving stuffing your way next week ... thank you sweet Gina ❤️

[@BuonAPetitti]

I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the bread. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, I hope they enjoy the stuffing.

[@vinniebozzuto3534]

Making the bread right now, we're waiting on the first proofing ...just like a my Mother and Grandmother made...my grandmother always had the Italian program on the radio in Waterbury, Connecticut when she cooked and baked..nice a nice! Gina, you gonna live a long a long a time..beautiful..😊

[@mariapirattoni2136]

Meravigliosa Gina.....anch io nel 1970 sono emigrata in Canada a Montreal dove ho lavorato come social worker e alla Italian Radio x i ns connazionali emigranti e mi commuove ascoltarti!!!La ns storia esistenziale la STORIA DELL'EMIGRAZIONE ITALIANA nel mondo così importante è gloriosa ancora non è stata ben scritta e ben studiata falle ns generazioni...BRAVA GINA vali più di quel che pensi con il tuo sincero patriottismo la tua semplice fede nel futuro e negli uomini il tuo amore per i tuoi cari e le tue indimenticabili radici .Tu sei un vero autentico esempio di donna forte da ammirare !

[@billybio6840]

Wow! gramma Gina, you must have the best smelling kitchen in the world! 😋 love your videos! Sending you hugs and well wishes during this covid crisis from Canada 🇨🇦

[@wowzieee]

Generations past, present and future are watching over your cooking classes Gina. Celebrations.

[@befuddled2010]

This is an instructive video, but especially when she gets to portioning and shaping after the first rise. (BTW - love, love, love the scissor action.) She pulls the dough into a skin, but just barely, and certainly not like a professional baker would. This is rustic baking without apologies and none are needed. She bakes on experience and instinct. The loaves formed are shaped likewise and the on rack baking technique is really inspired. She's using a very versatile dough which is illustrated when she gets to where she stretches is onto a pan and then proceeds to cut it into a fougasse shape. This is a baker of confidence and versatility. And of course she sings to us too. The best part. Cheers Gina!

[@jeffreyburrows9714]

Dear Mrs. Petitti, I'm addicted to you! You are a nice lady, a great teacher and a wonderful story teller. I am trying all your recipes. Please keep up the good work. P.S. ( I am also impressed how clean you and your daughter keep your kitchens!.)

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you for watching. God Bless!

[@SMASH948]

Hello, Gina! You remind me of my grandmother and my aunts. I learned how to cook watching them. I love this recipe for your Italian bread. Different than I learned, but it’s fantastic! God bless you. You are a gift to all of us ❤🥰