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Christmas Focaccia Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large bowl mix warm water & oil.
Step #2 Add 1 1/2 c flour, yeast, 3 tbsps sugar, salt, lemon peel, & cinnamon; beat for 2 mins at medium speed.
Step #3 By hand, stir in the cherries, currants, walnuts, & 1 1/2 c flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
Step #4 Cover up with plastic wrap & let rise in warm place till double--45-60 mins.
Step #5 Grease a cookie sheet.
Step #6 Remove dough & place on cookie sheet & with greased hands, carefully knead & stretch & press dough to form a 12" round circle.
Step #7 Brush with melted butter & prick several times with a fork.
Step #8 Cover up & let rise in warm place till light & double--about 40-50 mins.
Step #9 Heat oven to 400F degrees.
Step #10 Sprinkle top with 2 tbsps sugar & bake for 15-20 mins or till golden.
Step #11 Remove & place on platter or serving tray; cool for 10 min & cut into wedges.
Step #12 Serve warm with a nice cream cheese spread or a lemon butter spread.
Enjoy the Christmas Focaccia recipe