Cranberry Orange No-Knead Focaccia (Print out)

A vibrant focaccia with cranberries and orange zest offering a crisp crust and soft interior, ideal for brunch.

# 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 (if frozen, do not thaw)
08 - Zest of 1 large orange
09 - 2 tablespoons sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt, yeast, and sugar until evenly mixed.
02 - Add lukewarm water and 3 tablespoons olive oil to dry ingredients; stir until a sticky, shaggy dough forms without kneading.
03 - Cover bowl tightly and let dough rise at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours, until bubbly and doubled in size.
04 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Scrape dough into pan and gently stretch to fit evenly.
05 - Cover dough and let rest for 30 to 45 minutes until slightly puffy.
06 - Heat oven to 425°F (220°C) in preparation for baking.
07 - Using oiled fingers, create dimples all over dough surface. Evenly scatter cranberries and gently press some into the dough. Sprinkle with orange zest and sugar, then drizzle remaining olive oil if desired.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing into 8 pieces and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple, no-knead technique makes it beginner-friendly
  • Bright flavors from cranberries and orange brighten up any meal
02 -
  • The dough requires a long rise time of at least 8 hours for best texture
  • You can use dried cranberries if fresh or frozen are not available, soaking them first for plumpness
03 -
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pistachios before baking
  • Add 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice to the dough for a brighter citrus flavor
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