October 19th at 3pm PST

The Chef Jeremy Show

This month on Baking with Jeremy, we're diving into one of my all-time favorite culinary symphonies: the heartwarming duet of sourdough focaccia and butternut squash soup. 🎶✨ Brace yourselves, because this dish doesn't just whisper "FALL," it shouts it in bold caps-lock letters!

Imagine savoring a spoonful of butternut squash soup—rich, comforting, and steeped in the cozy aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg. Oh, but there's more! A dollop of crème fraîche swirls in, creating a luxurious harmony that warms your soul. 🥣🧡

Now, meet the fluffy star of the show—our rosemary-scented focaccia. Its airy, cloud-like texture meets the dance of caramelized onions. It's not just bread; it's a work of art that dips perfectly into the velvety soup, an interplay of flavors that'll make your taste buds sing. 🍞🌿

In this delightful culinary adventure, you'll master:
🍞 Sourdough starter sorcery
🍞 The art of sticky (yet oh-so-satisfying) focaccia dough
🍲 Creating a velvety butternut squash soup that's pure comfort in a bowl

📦 What's Included in Your Box?
For the Focaccia
100 grams (½ cup) sourdough starter
1 pack of active dry yeast
650 grams (2¼ cups) bread flour
420 grams (1¾ cup) water
120 grams (½ cup) olive oil
20 grams (5 teaspoons) kosher salt
10 grams (2 teaspoons) sugar
1 bunch rosemary
1 onion
28 grams parmesan cheese

For the Soup
1 medium butternut squash 
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch Balinese Truffle Salt
1 large onion
1 bundle sage
4 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups chicken broth
5 oz creme fraiche
Splash of balsamic vinegar
1 oz parmesan cheese
Pumpkin seeds & dried cranberries to garnish

Serving Size: 4 hungry chefs

Class Duration: 120 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate

📝 Homework: This recipe requires you to do homework on roasting the squash and to make the Foccacia sponge 2 hours prior to the class.

🧁 Special Equipment Needed: Please have a stand mixer and blender to make the focaccia and soup

Beverage Recommendation: It's a fall classic and there is nothing better in the fall than a crisp hard cider! This is one of my favorite brands kinds of all time!!

❤️ For every kit we sell, we donate a meal to someone in need through the Alameda Community Food Bank.