No-Knead Focaccia - Soft, Crispy and Full of Air Bubbles
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No-Knead Focaccia - Soft, Crispy and Full of Air Bubbles

Here is a recipe for focaccia that is as soft and crispy as you could wish for! It’s perfect as an appetizer or to go with a salad, a soup or antipasti. You can top it with whatever you like: it’s delicious with marinara sauce or with garlic and fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme…).

Savory Cheese and Herb Babka
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Savory Cheese and Herb Babka

Have you heard of babka? Some people also call it Krantz cake. It’s the famous Ashkenazi twisted brioche that has taken Israel, and pretty much the whole world, by storm. After its success in previous years, I’m bringing back this twist on babka in a savory version.

Homemade Bagels - New York Style Bagels
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Homemade Bagels - New York Style Bagels

Today I’m sharing a recipe for delicious homemade bagels that are easy to make. Bagels have become hugely popular over the past few years, from street food chains all the way to restaurants that have added them to their menus. Yet bagels are nothing new: they were brought to the United States by Ashkenazi Jews who made them back home, especially in Poland. What sets them apart is their ring shape and the fact that they are boiled before being baked, which gives them that texture unlike any other bread.