JeanMarie Brownson: Brunch is the perfect place for carbs
3. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
4. Generously oil a 8-inch round 2-quart ovenproof baking dish or small Dutch oven. Punch down dough. Shape into a round. Place into prepared dish. Let rise, covered in a warm place until double, about 1 hour.
5. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake bread until golden on all sides, about 40 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Smear remaining 2 tablespoons soft butter over the hot bread. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Sweet Focaccia with Orange Marmalade and Raisins
Make one 13 by 9 inch loaf, serving 8
Note: Apricot preserves can be substituted for the orange marmalade.
1/2 cup golden or dark raisins
1/2 cup orange juice
3 to 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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