Focaccia Genovese
Focaccia Genovese is a flat, airy yeast bread with deep fingertips, abundant olive oil and a salty water-oil emulsion.
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Recipes
Focaccia Genovese is a flat, airy yeast bread with deep fingertips, abundant olive oil and a salty water-oil emulsion.
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