Berry Focaccia with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe(Italian bread topped with mixed berries and served with Sweetened Mascarpone Cheese)

Step 1: to prepare the doughTo begin making the Berry Focaccia With Sweetened Mascarpone Cheese Recipe, take a large mixing bowl

Step 2: Mix the whole wheat and all purpose flour and salt in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Blend them together briefly

Step 4: Stir in the chopped sage (or rosemary) and add olive oil

Step 5: Alternatively you can use a food processor or stand mixer to mix

Step 6: Using a food processor or stand mixer saves a lot of time and bringing together the dove is easier

Step 7: To activate the yeast, take 1 cup lukewarm water

Step 8: Add sugar (or honey) to it and stir

Step 9: Sprinkle the yeast over the water-sugar mixture and allow it to get frothy about 3-4 minutes

Step 10: Before you proceed further, check the activity of your instant yeast, by 'proofing' it to make sure it will help rise the dough

Step 11: Follow the instructions on your yeast packet to proof the exact yeast reaction

Step 12: If using a food processor/stand mixer; with the food processor/stand mixer running on low speed, gradually pour the yeast mixture into the processor over the flour

Step 13: Slowly add in more water (as required) and allow the flour to form a soft dough within the bowl of the processor/mixer

Step 14: If using a mixing bowl, add the frothy yeast mixture to the flour and begin to knead with your hands to get a soft and pliable dove

Step 15: Take care not to add too much water or you will have a sticky unmanageable dough

Step 16: Place the dough on a well floured rolling surface and knead again for 8-10 minutes

Step 17: Knead the dough very well, until it is smooth and elastic

Step 18: (If using the stand mixer, knead on medium speed using the dough hook)Transfer the formed dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat all over

Step 19: Cover with a wet kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place for about 1-1 1/2 hours until it has risen and doubled in size

Step 20: to prepare the berriesMeanwhile cut the larger berries like strawberries and Cape gooseberries in halves and keep aside

Step 21: You can use the smaller berries as they are

Step 22: You can now proceed to make the sweetened mascrapone cheese

Step 23: to prepare the sweetened mascrapone cheeseTo make the sweetened mascarpone Cheese,Whisk together all the ingredients listed under 'for sweetened mascarpone cheese

Step 24: to bake the focacciaOnce the dough has doubled, divide it into 2 parts (if making two breads)

Step 25: You can make two round or 2 square breads or one big rectangular bread

Step 26: Use two 8-9 inch shallow cake pans

Step 27: Place the dough on the well oiled pans/baking sheets

Step 28: Evenly spread the dough

Step 29: Cover with oiled cling film or a wet kitchen towel and leave to rise for 30 minutes

Step 30: Meanwhile preheat the oven to 200 deg C

Step 31: Using your finger tips, make deep dimples all over the dough

Step 32: Place the berries on top of the dough and press lightly

Step 33: Drizzle the olive oil all over and sprinkle the granulated sugar

Step 34: Bake in the pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes, till the crust turns golden and the berry juice is bursting out

Step 35: Turn off the oven and Cool on a wire rack and garnish with more Sage or Rosemary

Step 36: Serve Berry Focaccia With Sweetened Mascarpone Cheese during tea time with a hot cup of Masala Chai or Coffee

Step 37: You can even pack it for your kids snack box