Description
A delicious recipe for Cinnamon Sweet Focaccia Squares that combines the flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a soft, fluffy bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water (~110°F)
- 1/4 cup olive oil + more for pan
- Topping: 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil to form a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Oil a 9×13 pan and stretch the dough into it.
- Let the dough rest for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a separate bowl, mix cinnamon, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Dimple the dough and dot the cinnamon-butter mixture into the dimples.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes and slice.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- For a richer flavor, let the dough rise longer if time permits.
- Experiment with different toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg