Description
A delightful twist on traditional Italian focaccia, this Cinnamon Focaccia combines the softness of bread with warm spices for a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (heated to about 110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar
- 4 cups bread flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 tbsp brown butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast. In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 10-15 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Mix the dough. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Then, pour in the activated yeast mixture along with the olive oil. Stir everything together until the dough forms a sticky ball. Rub the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil.
- First rise. Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap. Then, place it in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
- Second rise. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper. Then, pour 2 tablespoons of melted butter into the center of the pan. Using your fingers, gently deflate the dough and place it in the buttered pan. Cover and let it rise for 1 1/2-2 hours in a warm spot.
- Make the brown butter. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir until it turns a golden-amber color. Remove it from the heat immediately to avoid burning.
- Make the cinnamon topping. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the browned butter, mixing until the sugar is dissolved.
- Dimple the dough. Preheat oven to 450°F. Once the dough has risen, press deep dimples all over the surface and drizzle the cinnamon-butter evenly over the dough.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the focaccia is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Finish with vanilla icing. Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, then drizzle over the warm focaccia. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For a lower sugar option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg