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Cinnamon Focaccia

Irresistible Cinnamon Focaccia with Sweet Vanilla Drizzle

This Cinnamon Focaccia combines the delightful flavors of a cinnamon roll with a pillowy texture, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Optimal temperature is 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 3 cups Bread Flour Use bread flour instead of all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Melted coconut oil is a suitable substitute
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter For greasing and flavor
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar May replace with white or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Star flavor of the topping
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Directions
  1. Combine warm water and sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 10-15 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt, create a well, pour in yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  4. Grease a baking pan with butter, deflate the dough, and transfer it to the pan. Cover and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then cool slightly.
  6. In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon with the brown butter until dissolved.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple the risen dough and drizzle the cinnamon-butter mixture over the top.
  8. Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then mix icing ingredients and drizzle over the warm focaccia.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the dough to rise properly to ensure fluffiness. Customize toppings to your taste.

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