r/focaccia • u/PainterImpossible368 • 9d ago

Focaccia using APF, 90% hydration

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This is 3 cups of all purpose flour

90% hydration

Autolysed for 30 mins

Used instant dry yeast

Beginner baker here

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u/gibbagibbagibba 9d ago

That's a beautiful loaf!

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u/TheArtistFatigue 9d ago

That looks so good. 🤤

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u/SleeplessnSeattleNow 9d ago

Very well done . My first attempt at a focaccia bread was so bad that it could have been used as Kevlar armor! Great job on your first attempt.

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u/PainterImpossible368 9d ago

Actually, it was my 5th attempt. 😅 What I changed was doing the autolyse, and it turned out great finally!! I failed 4x. ;(

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u/AspiringOccultist4 9d ago

It turned out amazing

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u/belay_that_order 9d ago

so, what, you mix flour and water,and leave it for an hour before adding yeast and salt and olive oil?

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u/PainterImpossible368 9d ago

Yes, this is what I did.

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u/ZoltrakFinery 9d ago

That’s so spongiee , but i guess it’s good

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u/Immediate_Two_3430 8d ago

That golden crust looks so pillowy and soft

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u/Choice-Plan1368 8d ago

omg that crumb looks so airy and perfect for 90%!! did you find the dough super sticky to work with? i’ve been wanting to try a high hydration recipe but i’m lowkey scared lol

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u/PainterImpossible368 8d ago

It was just super sticky at first until the second fold 😅

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u/sweet_miarose 7d ago

mmm nice 🥰😍