About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of focaccia and features Samin Nosrat discussing her viral focaccia recipe.

With its fluffy crumb, dimply dough, and endless spins, focaccia has stolen the heart of countless bakers — including us. So we decided to dedicate a whole episode to it. Jessica and David dissect the current focaccia moment and how this simple bread has evolved from its Italian origins to something truly showstopping. Then Samin Nosrat stops by the show to share the story behind the viral salt-brined focaccia from her TV show Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and dish on her latest focaccia recip...

People in this episode

Guest: Samin Nosrat

Topics covered

• focaccia
• baking
• Italian bread
• Samin Nosrat

Keywords

• bread
• recipe
• Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Mentioned in this episode

Products: salt-brined focaccia

Books & works: Everyone Loves Focaccia, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

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