Description
A delightful twist on traditional focaccia, this Cinnamon Roll Focaccia combines the fluffy texture of focaccia bread with the sweet flavors of cinnamon rolls, topped with a luscious vanilla icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water, heated to about 110℉
- 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 and granulated sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 10-15 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms. Rub the surface with olive oil.
- First rise. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Second rise. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, pour in melted butter, and gently deflate the dough. Place the dough into the pan, cover, and let rise for 1 1/2-2 hours.
- Make the brown butter. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden-amber. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Make the cinnamon topping. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to the browned butter and mix until dissolved.
- Dimple the dough. Preheat oven to 450℉. Press dimples all over the risen dough, then drizzle the cinnamon-butter over it.
- Bake. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Finish with vanilla icing. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over warm focaccia and slice into squares to serve.
Notes
- For best results, ensure water temperature is around 110℉ to activate yeast.
- Using bread flour will give you a chewier texture compared to all-purpose flour.
- Can adjust the milk in the icing for desired thickness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg