Cranberry Orange No-Knead Focaccia (Print Version)

A zesty focaccia topped with cranberries and orange zest, offering a crisp crust and tender crumb.

# 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, plus extra for greasing

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)
08 - Zest of 1 large orange
09 - 2 tablespoons sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, salt, yeast, and sugar.
02 - Add lukewarm water and 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir until a shaggy and sticky dough forms without kneading.
03 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours until bubbly and doubled in size.
04 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 9x13-inch baking pan and scrape the dough into it, gently stretching to fit.
05 - Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 30 to 45 minutes until slightly puffy.
06 - Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) to preheat.
07 - Using oiled fingers, press dimples evenly across the dough surface.
08 - Distribute cranberries evenly on top, gently pressing some into the dough, then sprinkle with orange zest and 2 tablespoons sugar; optionally drizzle with additional olive oil.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
10 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing into 8 pieces and serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • No kneading required for easy prep
02 -
  • Fresh cranberries add juicy bursts. Dried cranberries can be used if soaked briefly in warm water.
  • Leftover focaccia can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
03 -
  • For extra crunch sprinkle chopped walnuts or pistachios on top before baking.
  • To boost citrus flavor add 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice to the dough.
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