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Focaccia Bread

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  Ingredients 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped) Instructions Activate yeast in warm water and sugar. Combine flour, salt, olive oil, and yeast mixture to form dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes. Let dough rise for 1 hour. Spread onto a baking sheet, dimple the surface, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle rosemary and salt and other things (like tomatoes). Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes .

Lemon Bars

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  Ingredients 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter (softened) 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour 2/3 cup (160ml) lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Combine butter, flour, and sugar to form a crust. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes . Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, and lemon juice for the filling. Pour over the hot crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.

Sourdough Bread

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  Ingredients 500g bread flour 100g sourdough starter 325ml water 10g salt Instructions Mix flour, starter, and water. Rest for 30 minutes (autolyse). Add salt and knead for 10 minutes. Perform 4 stretch-and-folds over 3 hours. Shape and proof in a banneton for 6-8 hours. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Bake covered for 20 minutes , then uncovered for 20-25 minutes .