Cranberry Orange Focaccia (Print Version)

A bright focaccia combining tart cranberries and fresh orange zest with a fluffy texture and crisp crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
03 - 1 teaspoon instant yeast
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
08 - Zest of 1 large orange
09 - 2 tablespoons sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt, instant yeast, and sugar.
02 - Add lukewarm water and 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms without kneading.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours until doubled and bubbly.
04 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 9x13-inch baking pan and scrape the risen dough into it, gently stretching to fit.
05 - Cover and allow the dough to rest for 30 to 45 minutes until slightly puffed.
06 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
07 - Using oiled fingers, press dimples evenly across the dough surface. Scatter cranberries over the dough, gently pressing some into it, then sprinkle with orange zest and sugar. Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the interior is cooked through.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing into eight pieces and serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • Do not knead the dough to keep the focaccia light and fluffy
  • If frozen cranberries are used avoid thawing to prevent sogginess
03 -
  • Use a glass or plastic bowl to better see the dough rise
  • Press dimples deeply to hold toppings in place
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