Description
This cinnamon focaccia is a sweet twist on the classic Italian bread. With fluffy dough, a buttery topping, and a cinnamon-sugar finish, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and spread it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, dimpling the surface with your fingers.
- Brush melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Drizzle with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
Mix in raisins or dried cranberries for added flavor.
Replace some olive oil with butter for a richer taste.
Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
Chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts make a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rise time)
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
