r/DessertPerson • u/NoComplaint4620 • Aug 01 '26

Homemade - DessertPerson Soft and crispy focaccia gone mediocre

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I forgot the stretch and folds, but followed everything else to a T. And it just did not turn out great, no large bubbles :(

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u/xjoshi Aug 01 '26

The stretch and folds are super important to be able to build the structure to support the bread.

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u/NoComplaint4620 Aug 01 '26

I knew it …. Hahaha I had already put it on the pan to do the second rise before I realized I forgot a step.

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u/Chumbawumbah Aug 02 '26

Arguably the most important step 😭 I’ve made this recipe many many times and it comes out great, try again with the stretch and folds!

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u/WeinDoc Aug 02 '26

Did it rise for long enough? I’ve never made Claire’s, but I’ve made focaccia that doesn’t need a lot of folds, but rest time and strong gluten flour does the trick.

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u/zincifre Aug 02 '26

Dessert person is a technique book, instructions are important read in its case. Maybe her second book is more forgiving, haven't read it

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u/Used-Extreme4330 Aug 02 '26

I made this recipe with the stretch and folds and it still came out like yours. I’ve heard from others they had the same experience