Description
Cranberry Orange Focaccia is a delightful bread that combines the tartness of cranberries with the zesty flavor of oranges, creating a unique and flavorful baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil, orange juice, and orange zest to the yeast mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and fold in the cranberries.
- Spread the dough onto a greased baking sheet, creating dimples with your fingers.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter focaccia, consider adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup before serving.
- This bread pairs well with cheese and can be served as an appetizer or snack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Focaccia, Focaccia Bread, Baking, Bread Recipe