DRIED-FRUIT FOCACCIA
Try this delicious dried-fruit focaccia recipe from "Martha Stewart Baking Handbook."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes one 17-by-12-inch bread
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries and raisins with the boiling water; let soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain fruit, reserving 2 cups of the soaking liquid; set fruit aside. Add 1/4 cup olive oil to the soaking liquid. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, salt, and cinnamon; mix just to combine. With mixer on low speed, add reserved fruit and soaking liquid. Mix until the fruit is evenly distributed but the dough is still tacky, about 3 minutes.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and knead for 1 minute. Pour 1/2 cup olive oil onto a 17-by-12-inch rimmed baking sheet, coating the bottom completely. Place the dough on top of the oil, and use your hands to spread it out as much as possible without tearing (it doesn't have to fit the pan). Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap, and continue to pat and press the dough toward the edges. Set pan in a warm place, and let rest, pressing out the dough every 10 minutes until it fills the pan, about 45 minutes. Let rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, place a baking stone on the floor of the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Using your fingers press dimples into dough. Drizzle dough with remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with sanding sugar. Set the baking sheet directly on the stone and bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until focaccia is deep golden brown on top and bottom, 35 to 45 minutes. Immediately slide the focaccia onto a cutting board to cool. Use a pizza wheel or a serrated knife to cut bread into triangles, and serve warm. Focaccia can be kept at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, for 2 to 3 days.
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Naibuka Vunisa
[email protected]This focaccia is a keeper! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Hendrina Kalinde
[email protected]I'm new to baking bread, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'm so glad I tried it!
Saher Ibrahim
[email protected]This focaccia is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was still delicious the next day.
Shamol Shil
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dried fruits, but I loved this focaccia. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the bread was so soft and fluffy.
Noxolo Nhlapo
[email protected]This focaccia is so delicious and easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again and again.
Mariah Guitard
[email protected]I've made this focaccia several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or parties.
Mustafa ramzan
[email protected]This focaccia is a great way to use up leftover dried fruits. I always have a bag of mixed dried fruits in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.
Suzzy Tlhokwe
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses dried fruits instead of fresh. It makes it so much easier to make focaccia during the winter months.
Caleb Mugizi
[email protected]This focaccia is so versatile. I've served it with everything from soup to salad to cheese and it's always a hit.
Joe Barnes
[email protected]I added some extra dried cranberries and walnuts to my focaccia and it was even better!
Ryan J
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my focaccia turned out perfectly. It was golden brown and had a lovely aroma.
Fahamida Akter
[email protected]This is one of the best focaccia recipes I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Bidan Roy
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of this focaccia. The dried fruits add a nice sweetness and the herbs give it a savory flavor.
Tamal Hossain
[email protected]This focaccia was a delightful surprise! The combination of dried fruits and herbs created a unique and flavorful bread that was perfect for a light lunch or snack.