Italian Grandma Makes Bread

[@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..

[@davidstevanovic7881]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@janeenspencer1368]

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

[@rachelnahmias6122]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 😁

[@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

[@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 💞

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@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!

[@debraloeffler9670]

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

[@maryanneevans9563]

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

[@dianafurney5820]

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

[@tubutieghi]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@virnagalli2164]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@daughteroflight5221]

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

[@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. ❤😊

[@allthumbs3792]

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

[@T-H-B]

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

[@Billy-dj8zw]

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

[@katiescottagedreams]

That makes me smile. Memories 😍

[@ethelnewberry151]

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

[@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 💕

[@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.🙏❤️🙏🇬🇧👩‍🦰

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@geoffreyandsharne]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@NoName-mv1mw]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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! 🙏💐

[@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 🙏🏻💗

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!❤️

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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...

[@kellywaddell4448]

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

[@nickrwalters04]

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.

[@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.

[@mariaamodeo3589]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@mlang3066]

Grandma Gina you are the sweetest, most enjoyable grandma there ever was. I love to watch you in the kitchen. You are everybody’s Grandma.. so much like my own. Thank you for all you teach us... 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@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😘

[@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 ♥️

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Gina, you are a dear valuable lady for all of us sharing your recipes and stories at the same time. God bless you!

[@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.

[@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

[@RubalosChannel]

God bless you Gina and your family. thank you for inviting us into your kitchen and sharing your family recipes and story's and your beautiful songs.

[@jaypye791]

Love Grandma Gina. She's the best. Lucky family to have Grandma Gina. That beautiful singing from the kitchen.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@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. 😎🙏🏽🇮🇹

[@RinaForrest]

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

[@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...

[@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. 💜

[@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 ❤🥰

[@gjmiller138]

Just love you so very much Gina, God Bless You. I. 64 and still love to cook but now a days have to make big pots and drive all over Colorado to deliver to my children and grandchildren. My favorite time to cook is when my family comes to visit. I'm gonna make several of your recipes. You are a beautiful reminder that no matter if the time of easy shopping is upon us, the best meals are made by loving hands.

[@szuc1256]

Gina, Gina, Gina! I am Italian and was searching for a nice Italian bread recipe. When I came upon this one, I had to try it. I was skeptical of cutting this recipe in half, since it is just the two of us. It worked! Let me tell you Gina, This is the BEST Italian bread I have ever had in my life. My wife and I can not stop raving about this bread. Thank you so much, Gina!

[@wowzieee]

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

[@mariamacri3441]

Gina, I love you!! You remind me of my mamma! I am Italian, my parents are from Calabria and you make my heart smile.

[@constancetimmerman4959]

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

[@BarbiegirlTina]

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

[@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.

[@cortright3669]

How can anybody not like Grandma Gina!!!

[@vandanagour3402]

I was so much looking for a rustic homemade bread recipe, not some chef version. Thanks and lots of love from India . And yes, all grandmas across the globe simply rock !!!!

[@retired201064]

Grandma Gina you are truly a blessing. Thank you for your singing and your stories and showing us how to bake Italian style. Many hugs and Gods blessings. 🤗❤️🎤

[@timothyogden9761]

Grandma Gina! I tried to watch the movie Wonder Woman over the weekend and you, my dear, are more wonderful than that. Thank God and your parents for bringing this wonderful woman to us. God bless you.

[@goodday4387]

Nona Gina I'd tried this bread last night and I was so happy because the one I made was perfect like yours. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I don't need to buy anymore Italian bread, I just make it my self. thank you...thank your Nona gina. Guys try this recipe you will not regret it. Nona the only changes I made of this recipe was the amount of water. For 1 lb. ( equivallent of 1 3/4 cup plus 2 TBSP. of flour) I only add 3/4 cup of water the result was the same. Thank you again Nona Gina. Before I forget the taste was so yummy even my husband loved it. 100% Good. To try it follow this recipe measurement for small amount. 1 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. Bread Flour (High-Gluten) 1/2 tsp Yeast 1 1/4 tsp. Salt 3/4 cup warm Water (105-110 degrees F) Olive Oil

[@debrabain5290]

I love your cooking, I love your singing, and I love you! Thank you for making everyday a little bit better.

[@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 🎄🇮🇹

[@johnblaze2252]

It's like watching my mom & aunt cooking in the kitchen. This is what family is all about. Thank you gina! You are more than a great cook, you are a family treasure!

[@autumtear702]

She is an absolute ANGEL...a true beautiful Angel