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Cinnamon Focaccia

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Focaccia, a heavenly blend of sweet cinnamon and fluffy bread that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe brings together the comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with the simplicity of focaccia bread. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this treat is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups warm water
  • 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

  1. Activate yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy (10-15 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk flour and salt; add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Lightly oil the dough surface, cover, and refrigerate overnight for the first rise.
  4. Grease a baking pan; place dough inside after gently deflating it. Cover and let rise for 1½ – 2 hours in a warm area.
  5. Prepare brown butter by melting butter in a saucepan until golden; mix with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Dimple risen dough with wet fingers; drizzle cinnamon-butter mixture over it.
  7. Bake at 450°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm focaccia before serving.

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