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Cinnamon-Sugar Focaccia (No-Knead, No-Fuss)
A deliciously easy focaccia with cinnamon-sugar filling, perfect for a quick treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups bread or all-purpose flour (see notes above)
- 2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt (see notes above)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast (see notes above if using active dry)
- 2 cups cold or room temperature water
- olive oil olive oil
- ½ cup butter (softened, divided)
- ½ cup brown sugar (divided)
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
Sea salt
- flaky sea salt flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast; add water and stir until sticky dough forms. Rest for 30 minutes.
- Deflate dough, coat with olive oil, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Rest at room temperature before baking.
- Grease pan with butter, place dough, and let rest for 1.5 hours. Prepare cinnamon-sugar filling by melting butter, mixing with sugar and cinnamon.
- Stretch dough to fit pan, spread filling evenly, fold dough envelope style, and rest for 1.5 hours. Pour remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over dough and create bubbles.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until browned. Cool briefly, then glaze with confectioners’ sugar mixture and serve.
Notes
Ensure to refrigerate the dough overnight for best flavor and texture.