Simple Autumn Days 🍂\ A Touch of Halloween 🎃\ Focaccia Baking 🍞

Come along with me for a cozy fall day filled with a little Halloween decorating, homemade focaccia bread, shrimp and rice, and a relaxing stroll through a charming small town. I don’t usually decorate much for Halloween, but my family always encourages me to, so this year I added a few simple touches around the house. I’ll also be sharing my focaccia making process, and I’ll leave the recipe below if you’d like to try it yourself. Later, we head out to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end our little outing with a coffee. ☕ Thank you so much for being here, and a big welcome to all my new subscribers! 🤍 Focaccia recipe: 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g; spooned and levelled) 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet) 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 ¾ cups warm water (around 110°F) 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for your hands) flaky sea salt (for garnishing) fresh or dried rosemary (for garnishing) -In a stand mixer bowl, mix together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the warm water and mix with a dough hook on medium speed - or knead by hand - for 5-7 minutes. The dough is quite sticky so I prefer mechanical kneading. -Grease a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 to 2 hours). -Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Gently scrape the dough into the pan. Use your hands to stretch/press it to the edges. If it pulls back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Cover and let it rise again until puffy (another 45 minutes). -Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the dough. Rub your hands with oil and press your fingers into the dough all over to make dimples. Sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary. -At this point, you can bake the focaccia right away, or let it rest for up to 4 more hours. The longer you rest it, the airier it will become. Preheat oven to 425°F for at least 15 minutes. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly before cutting. ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/hercozynook 🛍️ Things I use & love Some of my favorite home, kitchen & cozy finds: Kitchen: Glass Olive Oil Sprayer https://amzn.to/4yYZ6Yx Electric Gooseneck Kettle https://amzn.to/4yYZ6Yx Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/4ziJBuP Mineral Oil https://amzn.to/3TwT4zh Home Products 🏠 Vacuum Storage Bags https://amzn.to/4ApiCii Decor: Pumkins 🎃 https://www.target.com/p/8-25-34-lit-... Decorative Books Set 📖 https://amzn.to/4rv8PDn Office Curtains https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EWBD3QU?... Flush Mount Ceiling Light https://amzn.to/46J2B9w Linkind Smart Light Bulbs 💡 https://amzn.to/4dZn4L1 Blue Brown Floral Pillow Covers https://amzn.to/4hpbt9c 📷 Instagram   / hercozynook19   #slowliving #slowmorning #cozyhome #simpleliving #portuguesegirl Frost Waltz (Alternate) by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...