Description
This no-knead cinnamon roll focaccia is the perfect sweet twist on traditional bread. With buttery layers of cinnamon sugar and a smooth vanilla glaze, it’s easy to prepare and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Focaccia Dough
336 ml water (1 cup + 1/3 cup + 1 tsp)
3 g dry yeast (⅔ tsp)
400 g bread flour (2¾ cups + 3½ tbsp)
7 g salt (1½ tsp)
57 ml melted unsalted butter (5 tbsp)
1–2 tbsp neutral oil (for coating)
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
70 g dark brown sugar (⅓ cup)
5 g ground cinnamon (1 tsp)
Vanilla Glaze
70 g powdered sugar (½ cup)
15 ml heavy cream (1 tbsp)
7 ml melted butter (½ tbsp)
2.5 ml vanilla extract (½ tsp)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix water, yeast, flour, and salt until a shaggy dough forms. Drizzle the top with neutral oil, cover, and refrigerate overnight (12–24 hours).
The next day, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl. Melt the butter and set aside.
Fold the dough inward from the sides while sprinkling half the cinnamon sugar inside. Flip the dough into a greased 11×9 inch baking pan.
Let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 to 3 hours until it doubles in size and spreads near the edges.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Pour the remaining melted butter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
Use oiled fingers to press deep dimples into the dough.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the surface is golden and springy.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
While still warm, drizzle with the prepared vanilla glaze.
Let the glaze set slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use a digital kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients for the best results.
Glaze the focaccia while it’s still warm, not hot, so the icing sets without sliding off.
Avoid mixing salt directly with the yeast. Add them on opposite sides of the bowl to prevent yeast inactivation.
You can freeze individual slices after baking. Wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5–10 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American