Something about berries when they're cooked. They just turn into deliciousness! We loved watching the blueberries as they burst in the oven. If you love blueberry pancakes, then this focaccia is definitely for you! I didn't use the original Sweet Dough that the magazine suggested. To time consuming for me. I just used my favorite breadstick recipe. It worked perfectly! It's one of those recipes I don't even have to think about. I have it memorized, and can whip up a batch in no time at all. Technically you can top the focaccia with anything you'd like. Cheese and onions, garlic and rosemary, pears and blue cheese, olives and salt. Whatever you want!
Blueberry Almond Focaccia
1 T. yeast (I use SAF instant)
1 1/2 c. warm water
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
3-4 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
1- 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
1 c. slivered almonds
1 c. sugar in the raw or brown sugar
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix and knead the sugar, salt and flour until it pulls clean from the bowl. Add more flour if needed. Let dough knead for 2-4 minutes. I plunk dough out on the counter and form into a ball and then place back in the bowl that I have greased. Cover with a towel and let sit for 10 minutes. I spray the counter with Pam and drop the dough onto it. I gently pat the dough into a large silver cookie sheet. I believe it's about 12x18 give or take:) Melt the butter and brush onto the bread sticks. Top with fresh blueberries, slivered almonds, and then sprinkle some coarse sugar or sugar in the raw on top. It you don't have sugar in the raw, brown sugar will do. Or do something else like Italian Seasoning, and cheese. Use your imagination. Let rise until puffy. Right before I place the foccacia in the oven I press my fingers into the dough to create some dimples. You don't have to do this. It just gives it the foccacia look. Bake in a 375' F. oven for about 20 mins. Serve
I think I will try this! Sounds great!
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