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Overnight Aunt Bea’s Focaccia
Aunt Bea’s Holiday Sauce brings a festive twist to this magical focaccia recipe, adding comfort, creativity, and pure kitchen joy from the very first step. From the moment the dough comes together, soft and sticky and full of promise, to the overnight rest that fills it with incredible flavor, this bread captures everything we love about home baking. The slow fermentation creates that beautifully airy texture, while a generous drizzle of olive oil keeps every bite tender and golden. And then comes the real holiday cheer: a generous layer of Aunt Bea’s Holiday Sauce, bringing a sweet-bright blend of elderberry, cranberry, and mandarin that feels like Christmas morning baked right in.
We love this recipe because it transforms something traditionally savory into a cozy, festive treat. Classic focaccia is known for its herbs, salt, and olive oil—but this version leans sweet, turning the familiar dimpled bread into a dessert-like delight. It’s unexpected in the best way, with pockets of fruity flavor that caramelize gently in the oven and a soft, fluffy crumb that pairs beautifully with morning coffee or an evening cup of tea. It’s a reminder that simple ingredients can surprise you when treated with a little imagination.
You should absolutely make this focaccia because it’s wonderfully approachable, even for beginners. The dough does most of the work while resting overnight, and the steps that follow are calm and enjoyable—shaping, topping, dimpling, and letting the oven work its magic. This is the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the table but never overwhelms the baker. Whether you keep it just as it is or sprinkle on the cinnamon-brown-sugar crumb for an extra-cozy twist, it’s guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.
Most of all, this focaccia invites connection. It’s perfect for sharing with friends, gifting to neighbors, or offering warm from the oven when family gathers around the table. Every slice feels like a little celebration of the season—sweet, comforting, and made with love. Bringing together the flavors of Elderberry Family Farms in such a beautiful, bake-at-home moment is exactly the kind of holiday tradition we cherish, and we hope it becomes one you’ll treasure too.
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