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Easy Homemade Focaccia
A simple, crunchy Italian focaccia made with instant dry yeast, olive oil, and a quick 40‑fold stretch technique. Perfect as a side dish or snack, this recipe yields a golden, airy loaf in just over two hours from start to finish.
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Critical Success Points
- • Activating the yeast (step 1)
- • First proof until the dough doubles (step 5)
- • Folding the dough 40 times (step 6)
- • Baking at high heat for a golden crust (step 9)
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven and baking tray with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Olive oil can splatter; keep a safe distance when adding oil to a hot surface.
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