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Cinnamon Focaccia

Irresistibly Soft Cinnamon Focaccia for Cozy Brunches

This Cinnamon Focaccia is an easy, fluffy delight with crispy edges, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Warm Water Heated to about 110°F
  • 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast Ferments the dough
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar Feeds the yeast
  • 4 cups Bread Flour All-purpose flour can be substituted
  • 1.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Prevents sticking
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted Adds rich flavor
For the Topping
  • 6 tbsp Brown Butter Key for deep, nutty flavor
  • 0.33 cup Light Brown Sugar Sweetens the topping
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon Infuses warmth
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Must be sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2.5 tbsp Milk Adjusts consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine warm water with granulated sugar. Sprinkle yeast over it and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
  4. Grease a baking pan, deflate the cold dough, transfer it to the pan, and cover to rise for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  5. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden brown; let cool.
  6. Combine browned butter with light brown sugar and cinnamon until dissolved.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple the risen dough and drizzle with topping.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes, then glaze with whisked powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow focaccia to cool before icing to prevent melting. The dough is sticky; don't add flour.

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