Cranberry Focaccia - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup water, warm (105F - 115F)
    1 teaspoon sugar
    2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
    2/3 cup evaporated milk (regular, 2%, or Fat Free)
    1/4 cup water, warm (105F - 115F)
    1/4 cup butter, melted
    1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    3 1/4 cups bread flour
    1 cup dried cranberries
    2 tablespoons butter, melted
    1/3 cup coarse sugar
Preparation
    Dough:.
    Combine warm water & sugar in large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over mixture; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
    Stir in next 7 ingredients. Add 2 1/2 cups flour, stirring to combine. Stir in additional flour a bit at a time to make a soft dough. Knead 10 minutes by hand on a lightly floured surface or 5 minutes on a mixer on low speed.
    Place dough in a lightly buttered or oiled large bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
    Punch down dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead in cranberries. Shape into a flat round about 8\" in diametre. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 45 mintues.
    Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
    Topping:.
    Gently brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
    Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.
    Tip: If not serving right away, wrap in foil and freeze in a plastic bag. When ready to serve, defrost on counter. Place in preheated 375F oven for 8-10 minutes, serve.

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