Nonna's Croccante (Crunchy) Focaccia (e100) - Make it the same day

Buon Giorno A Tutti! In this episode, Nonna Mia, la nonna di tutti (everyone's grandmother), shows us how to make an Italian flatbread called focaccia, a bread that is similar to pizza dough.
You will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups (500 ml) of warm water, approx 105-120 F
- 1 tsp of honey / 5ml
- 2 tsp active dry yeast / one 8g packet
- 4 cups of all purpose flour / 500 grams
- 1 tsp of salt / 5 ml
- EVOO, extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup or 125 ml or more to taste
Toppings
You can use whatever you love, but in this episode, Nonna demonstrates a simple course salt, rosemary and peperoncini / chillies.
To start, measure out 2 cups of warm water. If you have a thermometer, ensure it isn't hotter than 120F - aim for 105-120. Dissolve a teaspoon of honey and then add in a 8g packet of active dry yeast. Stir and then allow to activate - it takes about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, measure out 4 cups / 500 grams of all purpose flour. Pour the yeast mixture in, add a teaspoon of salt, and mix with a spoon until most of the flour has been collected. Add in about a teaspoon of EVOO and begin to knead with your hands until a smooth ball of dough is formed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel for half an hour. You will then want to stretch the dough - once in each direction, cover and wait 30 minutes. This is repeated for a total of 4 times to develop the gluten.
Once you have completed the above phase, you can transfer the dough into a pan. Here a 12 x 16 inch pan is used - if smaller, the bread will be higher. Pour about 1/4 cup / 75 ml of EVOO on the base of the pan. The oil helps create a crunchy crust. Stretch the dough in the pan, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel and allow to rise again, for about an hour.
Then drizzle more EVOO on top, and use your fingers to press into the now pillowy dough. Sprinkle some course salt, rosemary and chillies.
Of course the possibilities are endless - you can add whatever you love. This can also be cut in half to make a delicious sandwich.
Bake the focaccia at 450F for about 20-25 minutes.
Buon appetito!
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[@lynettepavelich7540]

God bless you, sweet Nonna! You are adorable and you make me smile!

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you so much for your sweet words, cara Lynette! ❤️

[@surinderpuri9141]

Focaccia with olives, yummy!

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[@TuckerSP2011]

That looks so good Nonna Raffaella! My grandfathers were in WWI too. My Calabrese grandfather was a bar owner in Manhattan. My Sicilian grandfather was a shoemaker. After the war he suffered from PTSD (shell-shocked). I wish the next generation to know about them too.

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you for letting me know. We have this in common don’t we. It warms my heart. Hope your new year is off to a good start. ❤️❤️

[@thanksgodblessyoualwayssoo8753]

Thank you so much Nonna ! And God bless you always ! From NZ

[@nonnamia7890]

NZ!! I'm so excited. This is the first time someone in NZ has written me. Thank you so much for watching my video. It means a great deal to me. Sending you a big hug all the way to NZ! xox

[@lorettawiles6307]

Bella Zia I could watch you all day long😘

[@nonnamia7890]

You’re so sweet bella. I miss you. 🥰

[@franceskloos1297]

Nonna, I am making it right now for our dinner, it looks so great, I hope mine comes out like yours. I love your new apron and your beautiful flowers. I enjoyed hearing about your father you must be proud of his metal so special. Our parents and grandparents had it hard but they never complained you are so wonderful sharing your recipes with others like myself, I really love watching you and learning from you my grandmother is no longer here so I am learning from a wonderful and special lady, let us all pray for a great new year❤️💐

[@nonnamia7890]

Buon giorno bella .. yes, buon anno! And fingers crossed that it is a happier year. I have a good feeling that it will be. Thank you for your sweet words, as always. It was fun reminiscing about my Dad. I was excited to give it to my son (that I named after my Dad). Thank you also for taking the time to watch me, and to follow my recipes. It means a lot to me. I hope you enjoy the focaccia! Sending you a big, big hug and love! xoxox

[@heidiharsch5141]

My Nonna & father were from Catanzaro, Miletto. The family name is Ascoli. We still have many relatives over there. Bless you Nonna and milli grazie for teaching us!

[@nonnamia7890]

That is wonderful bella. My father, Raffaele, who I talk about in this video, he is born in Catanzaro - my Mom, Cosenza. Something we have in common. Thank you very much for watching my video and especially for writing me. It is lovely to read your note. xoxo

[@erikadowning5620]

Another amazing recipe! Thank you Nonna!!

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie Mille belleza!! I miss you. Sending you a big hug n kiss. 🤗😘🤗

[@francam5874]

Looks very crunchy and soft love it.💞💞

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara amica. Buon Anno. 😘

[@oneitalia2312]

My beautiful friend - I've been looking for you! ~♡~

[@nonnamia7890]

You’re so sweet. Seeing your name brings a smile to my face bella. 🥰

[@rop.9199]

Thank YOU for teaching us❣️ Amazing and delicious. Grazie, Nonna.

[@nonnamia7890]

Prego! My pleasure! I'm so happy you watched my video and want to learn. Brava! xox

[@laurettatulipano5905]

Having enjoyed this yummy focaccia tonight, I can attest to how delicious it is. Grazie Nonna oxoxo

[@nonnamia7890]

Prego cara Mia!! 🥰😘😍

[@michelledilday9745]

grazie for this 1 day focaccia recipe!! takes me back to very fond memories of my dear Great grandma Minnie, my grandma Josie and my great Aunt Wilma who used to all cook together making wonderful yeast breads and many pastas. They all would speak in Italian when they didnt want us children to know what they were saying..LOL Love Love Love your wonderful videos!!

[@nonnamia7890]

What beautiful memories ... the best! Those memories in the kitchen, with multiple generations, around the food, are so precious! xox

[@Wolf-E-Romeo]

It is so delicious! Good fresh and plain. Good as sandwich bread. Good for dipping bread. Good to take it a step further by chopping it up in cubes and making croutons out of it. Absolutely fantastic and delicious!

[@nonnamia7890]

Great idea - croutons! 😉

[@danieladowning4289]

An absolute favourite, so yummy! A gem to save in our taste of home collection. 🙏

[@nonnamia7890]

Taste of home! I love that. 🥰❤️😍

[@HelenBobiwash]

Thank you Nonna Mia

[@nonnamia7890]

You’re very welcome bella. I hear you make great bread! 😍

[@BarTenderOnCall]

It was absolutely delicious 🥰 Thank You for posting this video. This Focaccia recipe will now be a staple in my family home 🙏🏻♥️

[@nonnamia7890]

Bravissima! I am so so happy to hear this. Thank you for making the time to share it with me. Sending you a big, big hug!! xoxo

[@nadiarefiat8511]

Thank you for sharing your recipes 💕💕💕

[@nonnamia7890]

my pleasure bella. Thank you so much for watching it. So kind of you. Sending you a big hug! xx

[@fellamhr995]

Hello Nonna Mia! all these recipes are amazing, married to an italian man i would love to learn an authentic pannettone recipe from you and spoil his Nonna

[@nonnamia7890]

Bella, grazie for watching me and for taking the time to write me. Believe it or not, I have never made Panettone. You are so sweet to want to treat your partner. xox

[@lol8090]

God bless you and your loved ones always, Nonna! In Jesus's name, amen! Beautiful recipes

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie mille cara! It means a lot to me. 🤗🤗

[@Oppz_]

Thank you

[@nonnamia7890]

Prego 😍

[@rosearchambault1648]

Looks so good!! Thank you for the recipe. I love watching you!! Ciao

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you sweet Rose. Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you for watching my video!!! xox

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[@thejoeshow5]

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[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie Joey! xx

[@francescoscaglione5182]

Wow nonna, I just do love focaccia in each and every single possible way to prepare it. There are a lot of bakery in Milan where you can find all kind of focaccia, including "genovese", the one that people mostly ask for. How did 2022 start? Hope in the best and happier way for you and family. Love you, nonna ❤

[@nonnamia7890]

Buon giorno caro e Buon anno. It’s lovely to hear from you. We had a nice start to 2022. How about you? ❤️❤️

[@francescoscaglione5182]

@@nonnamia7890 our new year started happily as well, nonna, with the hope that the situation gets better and better 👍👍👍

[@joycecameron3691]

DELISH🥰🥰🥰

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you bella. 😘

[@edithharmer1326]

Delicious! Could you send me the amount of ingredients for smaller Focaccia. " 2 cups of Flour receipt" Will be appreciated! Thank you! Greetings from Edith, a happy Subcriber 🌹

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you cara! You just half the recipe. Sorry it took me so long to write you bella! xox - 1 cups (250 ml) of warm water, approx 105-120 F - 1/2 tsp of honey / 2.5ml - 1 tsp active dry yeast / 4g packet - 2 cups of all-purpose flour / 250 grams - 1/2 tsp of salt / 2.5 ml - EVOO, extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup