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Feel free to take a peek at what we’re up to – most likely, raising plants and kids or feeding plants or kids. Either way, we’re doing it our best, slow and simple. If mama’s lucky, it’s with a book in hand and bread in the oven and iced coffee waiting for me.

Simple Sourdough Focaccia Bread

November 5, 2026 By sdurbin Leave a Comment

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The winter holidays bring many occasions, from the big Christmas party to the quiet soup dinner, that require one simple bread recipe: the humble focaccia. Salty, with a crispy outside and soft interior, a focaccia loaf does some serious meal heavy lifting. In fact, focaccia is the plan B of the homemade bread world. She…

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