Cranberry Focaccia Recipe

Dough :

• Combine warm water and sugar in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle yeast over mixture.
• Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in next 7 ingredients.
• Add 2 ½ cups (625 mL) 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 in mixer on low speed.
• Place dough in a greased bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let 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” (22 cm) in diameter.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Cover lightly with plastic wrap.
• Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Gently brush with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
• Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden.
• Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.