Description
Cinnamon Focaccia is an irresistible twist on classic cinnamon rolls, blending the soft, airy texture of focaccia with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon-sugar and vanilla icing. This delightful bread features golden edges and a rich, buttery filling that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, Cinnamon Focaccia is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings anytime. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can achieve impressive results. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a cozy treat that elevates any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110℉)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 ½ 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ tbsp milk
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy (10-15 minutes).
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (12 hours).
- Second Rise: Grease a baking pan; pour melted butter in the center. Transfer dough to pan, cover again, and let rise for another 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Prepare Topping: Make brown butter in a saucepan; mix in brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Dimple Dough: Preheat oven to 450℉, press dimples into risen dough, and drizzle with cinnamon-butter.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before icing.
- Finish: Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg