Grazia’s baking

From flour and water to something truly alive.

Every loaf begins with a simple act of care: feeding Granny, our sourdough starter. Then come the folds, the shaping, the scoring, and finally the magic of watching dough transform into bread.

Bread baking teaches us something that is often forgotten in our fast-paced world: good things take time.

The most important ingredients aren’t listed in the recipe:
✨ Joy
✨ Happiness
✨ Patience

Before we pause for the summer break, there are still a few opportunities to join us:

🥖 Workshops at Baci Baci Café
🥖 Private baking experiences for groups, friends, and team events

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already baking at home, we’d love to welcome you around the table.

📩 Send me a DM for upcoming dates and private event information before summer begins.

And now I’m curious…

What is your favorite part of the process: feeding the starter, folding the dough, shaping the loaf, or scoring before baking?

🌾 A Taste of Sourdough at Baci Baci 🌾

On June 5th, we had the pleasure of hosting a special sourdough tasting event at Baci Baci, bringing together bread lovers, curious food enthusiasts, and friends of good food.

Together, Me and Grannie prepared a small journey through the world of sourdough:

🥖 Traditional wholegrain country loaf, showcasing the rich flavor and complexity of naturally fermented grains.

🍅 Sourdough focaccia from Puglia, made with potatoes and semolina flour, topped with cherry tomatoes and olives for an authentic taste of Southern Italy.

🫓 Sourdough Arabic pita bread, enjoyed with fragrant za’atar, celebrating the beauty of Middle Eastern baking traditions.

To highlight the unique flavors of each bread, we paired them with excellent Italian olive oil, allowing everyone to appreciate the depth, aroma, and character that sourdough fermentation brings to every bite.

The morning was filled with conversations, discoveries, and shared moments around the table. Most importantly, it marked the beginning of a wonderful partnership that we are excited to continue.

Before the summer holidays, we have more events planned:

✨ Mindful Baking & Food Waste – exploring how baking can help us reconnect with food and reduce waste.

🍕 Family Sourdough Pizza Workshop – a fun and delicious event for children and adults to enjoy together.

Check our upcoming calendar, DM for more info, ask at Baci Baci, and join us for the next gathering. We would love to welcome you there!

See you soon,
Grazia & Granny ❤️

Tomorrow at Baci Baci Café, you’ll find this beautiful Focaccia Pugliese fresh from the oven and dressed with the finest toppings. 🌿🍅

Made with love, tradition, and simple ingredients that tell the story of Southern Italy, it’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor.

Come by, grab a slice, and taste a little piece of Puglia with us. 🇮🇹✨

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🗓️ Tomorrow only – while supplies last!

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Scoring a whole grain sourdough before it goes into the oven.

One of my favorite ways to bake bread at home is using a pizza steel and a glass baking dome. Together, they recreate many of the conditions of a professional deck oven: strong bottom heat, excellent heat retention, and the steam needed for optimal oven spring and crust development.

The result? A beautifully risen loaf, a crisp crust, and a well-developed crumb—all from a home oven.

This whole grain sourdough is proof that with the right setup, professional-quality bread is within reach.

Have you ever tried baking with a dome?

A loaf that tastes like the Mediterranean 🌿🫒

This sourdough olive bread is made with a half white flour dough, enriched with green olives and extra virgin olive oil. Earthy, fragrant, rustic… every slice carries the warmth of Mediterranean flavors and slow fermentation.

In the video, you can hear the crackling crust and see the beautiful open crumb inside — soft, airy, and full of character.

Enjoy the sounds… and I’ll enjoy the taste 😄✨

Soft, golden, and perfectly puffed — the kind of Arabic bread that opens like a warm little pocket, ready to welcome every flavor you love. 🌿✨

From creamy hummus to crunchy vegetables, smoky meats to fresh herbs, pita bread is more than bread — it’s a shared experience, a story of comfort, tradition, and endless possibilities.

Fresh from the oven, straight to the table. 🫓❤️

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