Festive Focaccia Bread + Pesto
difficulty level: intermediate
More Information About This Class
What to expect in your cooking class: Our classes are the ultimate guided discovery roadmap to help you discover your inner culinarian. Our guided discovery method allows you to actively participate in discovering knowledge in the kitchen. Your Chef instructor will verbally guide you through every step - starting from prepping ingredients, cooking steps until your dishes are complete and plated. Your Chef instructor will not be cooking alongside you, rather your Chef is 100% focused on you, sharing instructions, tips and tricks personalized just for you. YOUR CLASS MENU: Festive Focaccia Bread Pesto for dipping INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED: Serving Size: 4-6, adjust for what you need Focaccia Bread: 1 package (¼ ounce) instant dry yeast, or 2 ¼ teaspoon 2 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus lots more for coating the bowl and pan 2 cups warm water (80 degrees) 5 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoon baking powder Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread, makes one 9x9 loaf: 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons (300 grams) Cup4Cup Wholesome flour 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons (300 grams) Cup4Cup Multipurpose flour ¼ ounce (7 grams) instant dried yeast 2 ¼ teaspoon (14 grams) kosher salt 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (25 grams) sugar 2 ¼ cups carbonated water ½ cup olive oil Maldon salt or other coarse salt, for finishing Coarsely Chopped rosemary for finishing Decoration: Assorted cherry tomatoes Parsley, rosemary, thyme, chives, or other herbs of choice Bell peppers Red onions, green onions Olives, green or black Carrots Any other desired topping Sweet potatoes, sliced Pepitas or pine nuts, toasted Pesto: ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (or substitute with almonds or walnuts) 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, optional ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano EQUIPMENT YOU'LL NEED: large mixing bowl or stand mixer with paddle attachment baking sheet or 9” X 9” baking dish parchment paper pastry brush sharp Chef’s knife cutting board vegetable peeler oven paper towels oven mitts or side towels apron, optional but recommended creativity! festive cookie cutters small, heavy skillet heavy-duty 1-gallon zipper-lock plastic bag meat pounder or rolling pin food processor, blender or mortar and pestle measuring cups and spoons
Reschedule + Cancellation Policy
To reschedule a class, email hello@homeec.co at least 24 hours before your scheduled time. Reschedule requests within this timeframe result in class cancellation and provide credit for a new booking. Note, prices may vary. No refunds for canceled classes; no exceptions. Arriving over 30 minutes late cancels the class if remaining time is insufficient. No refunds or credits issued; no exceptions. By buying a class, you accept risks inherent in cooking, waiving claims against Home Ec, instructors, officers, and employees for injuries, damages, or expenses. Instructor changes may occur based on availability. Home Ec Certified instructors guaranteed. Cancel due to instructor change 24+ hours before for full refund.