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Apple Cinnamon Flatbread

Deborah — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Focaccia is usually thought of as a savory Italian flatbread, often topped with herbs, onions, or olives. But one weekend, while baking for my grandkids (all of whom have a sweet tooth), I decided to experiment with a sweeter twist. The idea had been tucked away in the back of my mind for months: a...

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Pumpkin Gingerbread Loaf

Deborah — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

I am now on a pumpkin spice kick, and I expect that will continue until Thanksgiving when my focus will be on holiday baking, Christmas cookies in particular. This beautiful loaf combines canned pumpkin with spices used in gingerbread, for a loaf that everyone will enjoy. I was shopping in a discount store recently, and...

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Sourdough Focaccia With Roasted Garlic & Rosemary

Deborah — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Few things are as inviting as a pan of golden, pillowy focaccia fresh from the oven — and when it’s made with sourdough, rosemary, and roasted garlic, it becomes truly unforgettable. The natural tang of the starter brings depth and character, while slow-roasted garlic melts into sweet, caramelized pockets of flavor. Rosemary lends its piney...

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Strawberry Banana Bread

Deborah — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We have been busy the past six months flying back and forth between Michigan and Florida. We are planning to build a new house in Florida, and hopefully, once we get all of the necessary permits submitted, the building will begin. This will be our eighteenth move, and I plan to make it our last...

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Focaccia Studded With Salami & Pecorino Romano Cheese

Deborah — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:08:00 +0000

I always have salami and cheese in my refrigerator for us to snack on, or to make a quick appetizer for our family pizza nights. I often slice the salami and cheese before the family arrive so it is easy to assemble a plate for everyone to enjoy with a glass of wine. Once sliced...

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Crispy Potato Flatbread (Schiacciata di Patate)

Deborah — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Schiacciata is an Italian flatbread most commonly found in Tuscany. Its name means “pressed down,” which refers to the method of pressing the dough during preparation. Schiacciata is thinner than focaccia and has a crisp exterior. It is commonly made with “00” flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt. This Schiacciata is made with thin...

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Lemon Thyme Focaccia

Deborah — Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

I have done so much baking during the past few months, I even surprised myself. Although I’ve always enjoyed baking bread, I haven’t enjoyed baking sweets. Baking, in general, requires precision measuring or weighing, and one mistake can turn a cake from amazing into a flop. During the past few months, I have mastered my...

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Pan di Ramerino {Sweet Easter Buns}

Deborah — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:03:00 +0000

I had plans to test out a number of new Easter recipes this year, but between taking care of my existing goats and chickens, as well as incubating and selling baby chicks, time just got away from me. I did manage to make these Easter buns, called Pan di Ramerino this past weekend. Italians tend...

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