Ingredients You’ll Need
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a delightful and savory dish that’s perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a special snack. This recipe takes around 2 hours, including rising time, and is moderately easy to prepare, making it suitable for both novice and experienced bakers.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (or cranberry sauce)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Cooking Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil; mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Spread the dough out to about 1-inch thick and make dimples with your fingers.
- Distribute the sliced Brie, cranberries, and chopped rosemary over the top of the dough. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Allow the dough to rest for an additional 15-20 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread!
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Preparing the Dough
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a deliciously rich and flavorful creation that combines the softness of bread with the creaminess of Brie and the tartness of cranberries.
Preparing the dough is a simple yet rewarding process that takes around 1 hour and is moderately easy, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Cooking Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually pour in the yeast mixture along with the olive oil, stirring until everything is well incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for approximately 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Now that your dough is ready, you can proceed to incorporate the cranberries and complete your delightful Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread!
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Incorporating the Cranberries
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a delightful artisan-style bread that features the tartness of cranberries, perfectly blended with the rich creaminess of Brie cheese. This step, which involves incorporating cranberries into your dough, takes about 15 minutes and is very easy, making it suitable for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients for Incorporating the Cranberries:
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
Cooking Steps:
- Once your dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently flatten it into a rectangle or circle, about 1-inch thick.
- Evenly distribute the cranberries over the surface of the dough, press them lightly to guarantee they stick.
- Fold the dough over onto itself a couple of times to incorporate the cranberries throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into a round or oblong loaf and place it on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor.
- Cover the dough gently with a damp cloth and let it rise again for about 20-30 minutes, until slightly puffy.
With the cranberries now incorporated, you’re ready to move on to the next exciting step: adding the Brie cheese!
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Adding the Brie Cheese
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is an exquisite artisan-style bread that seamlessly melds the tartness of cranberries with the luscious creaminess of Brie cheese, resulting in a delectable treat perfect for any occasion. This step involves adding Brie cheese to the dough, which enhances its flavor and texture.
The preparation takes about 10 minutes, and it’s a simple process that can be mastered by bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients for Adding the Brie Cheese:
– 8 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
Cooking Steps:
- After your dough has risen and puffy, gently flatten it once more onto a lightly floured surface.
- Make shallow indentations across the surface of the dough with your fingers, creating small wells to hold the cheese.
- Evenly distribute the pieces of Brie cheese into the indentations, ensuring they are lightly pressed into the dough to keep them from spilling out.
- If desired, you can lightly fold the dough again, ensuring some Brie is incorporated throughout.
- Let the dough rest for a few minutes while you preheat your oven.
- After resting, drizzle the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, enhancing the flavor before baking.
- Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
With the Brie Cheese beautifully incorporated, you can now move on to shaping the focaccia for the final baking stage!
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Shaping the Focaccia
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a delightful artisan bread that showcases the perfect combination of sweet cranberries and rich, melted Brie cheese, making it an impressive yet approachable dish for bakers of all skill levels.
This step, shaping the focaccia, is essential for achieving that characteristic texture and appearance. Preparation and shaping take about 15 minutes, with a simple process to follow.
Ingredients for Shaping the Focaccia:
- Focaccia dough with Brie cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Cooking Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, turn out the dough and gently stretch it into a rectangular shape, about 1 inch thick.
- Using your fingers or the palms of your hands, press the dough into the desired shape while creating dimples all over the surface, which will help enhance texture and appearance.
- Transfer the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring it’s centered and evenly distributed.
- Drizzle the top of the dough with olive oil, making sure it coats the surface well.
- Sprinkle sea salt across the top to enhance flavor, along with any optional fresh herbs for added aroma.
- Cover the dough loosely with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, allowing it to rest and proof for about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your kitchen temperature.
Ready now to move on to the proofing stage, where the dough will rise again before baking!
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Proofing the Dough
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a delightful, artisan-style dish that marries the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries with the creamy richness of Brie cheese.
Perfect for any occasion, this focaccia is an impressive but approachable baking project suitable for chefs of all skill levels. The proofing stage, which allows the dough to rise and develop flavor, takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the kitchen temperature.
Ingredients for Proofing the Dough:
- Shaped focaccia dough with Brie cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Cooking Steps:
- After shaping the focaccia, place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover the dough loosely with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
- Let the dough rest and proof in a warm, draft-free area for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, until it has noticeably risen and become puffier.
- Check the dough; it should feel airy to the touch.
If ready, you can proceed to the next step of drizzling with olive oil and seasoning.
Now your focaccia is perfectly proofed and ready for the next delicious step!
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Drizzling With Olive Oil
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is an elegant and flavorful bread that combines the sweet-tart taste of cranberries with the creamy texture of Brie cheese. This delightful dish can be made in about 2 hours, including proofing time, and has a difficulty level suitable for home bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients:
- 1 batch of proofed focaccia dough with Brie cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Cooking Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- After the dough has proofed, gently stretch and press it into your parchment-lined baking sheet to your desired thickness.
- Use your fingers to dimple the surface of the dough, creating small indentations.
- Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle sea salt evenly on top, then distribute fresh or dried cranberries over the surface.
- Optionally, add fresh herbs for extra flavor and garnish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread!
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Baking to Perfection
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a delightful savory-sweet bread that blends the tartness of cranberries with the smoothness of Brie cheese, making it a fantastic addition to any table.
This dish can be prepared in about 2 hours, including proofing time, and is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring a rewarding baking experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 batch of proofed focaccia dough with Brie cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Cooking Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Stretch and press the proofed focaccia dough into a parchment-lined baking sheet to your desired thickness.
- Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers to create small indentations.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over the dough’s surface.
- Sprinkle sea salt evenly across the top, then add cranberries.
- If desired, garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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Cooling and Serving
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a uniquely flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes, making it a delightful treat or accompaniment to any meal.
This bread is not only visually appealing but also easy to make, taking around 2 hours from start to finish, including proofing time. It is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring a gratifying experience in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 batch of proofed focaccia dough with Brie cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Cooking Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Stretch and shape the proofed focaccia dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet to your preferred thickness.
- Create dimples in the surface of the dough with your fingers.
- Generously drizzle olive oil over the dough.
- Sprinkle sea salt evenly on top, and distribute the cranberries.
- If desired, add fresh herbs for an extra touch of flavor.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the focaccia cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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Creative Variations
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is a delightful twist on traditional focaccia, combining the creamy richness of Brie cheese with the tartness of cranberries.
This dish takes approximately 2 hours to prepare, including proofing time, and is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, making it a fun and rewarding project in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 batch of proofed focaccia dough with Brie cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Cooking Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Shape the proofed focaccia dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet according to your preferred thickness.
- Use your fingers to create dimples across the dough surface.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over the top of the dough.
- Evenly sprinkle sea salt and then distribute the cranberries across the surface.
- Optionally, add fresh herbs for additional flavor.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the focaccia turns golden brown and is fully baked.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Tips for Storage and Reheating
Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread is not just a delicious addition to your meal; it also makes for a delightful snack or appetizer. Storing and reheating this bread correctly guarantees that you maintain its lovely texture and flavors.
The preparation time for this process is minimal, and it’s suitable for bakers of all levels, as focusing on proper storage and reheating techniques is straightforward.
Ingredients for Storage and Reheating:
- Leftover Cranberry & Brie Focaccia Bread
- Aluminum foil or an airtight container
- Optional: Olive oil (for invigorating flavor)
Cooking Steps for Storage and Reheating:
- Cool Completely: Allow the focaccia to cool completely at room temperature before storing. This prevents condensation and sogginess.
- Wrap or Seal: Wrap the focaccia tightly in aluminum foil or place it in an airtight container to keep it fresh. If you have multiple pieces, layer them with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking.
- Chill (if needed): For longer storage (up to 3 days), you can refrigerate the focaccia. If you plan to use it within a day, it can be stored at room temperature.
- Reheat: To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the focaccia wrapped in foil directly in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until warm. Alternatively, you can drizzle a bit of olive oil on the focaccia before reheating to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Once warmed, slice and serve your focaccia fresh. Enjoy the rebirth of flavors just like freshly baked!
