A delicious combination of traditional Italian bread with the cozy tastes of cinnamon rolls is Glazed Cinnamon Focaccia. With its rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, delectable glaze, and chewy, airy bread texture, this sweet take on classic focaccia is the ideal treat for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.

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Glazed Cinnamon Focaccia Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 450g bread flour
• 7g instant yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 30ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing
• 360ml lukewarm water

For the Cinnamon Sugar:

• 3½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 50g caster sugar
• 50g unsalted butter, melted

For the Glaze:

• 3 tbsp icing sugar
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp whole milk
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Make a hole in the center and add olive oil and lukewarm water.
  • Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Stretch and Fold:

• With slightly wet hands, perform a series of stretch and folds: pull one corner of the dough up and fold it over the center.
  • Rotate the bowl 90 degrees and repeat the process three more times.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat the stretch and fold process twice more, with 30-minute rests in between.

Incorporate Cinnamon Sugar:

• In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and caster sugar.
  • After the final stretch and fold, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough.
  • Perform one more set of stretch and folds to incorporate the cinnamon sugar.
  • Sprinkle a little more cinnamon sugar on top, then cover and let the dough prove for 1 to 1.5 hours, until nearly doubled in size.

Shape and Second Prove:

• Generously grease a 30cm x 22cm baking tin with olive oil.
  • Transfer the dough to the tin and gently stretch it to fill the pan.
  • Cover and let it rest in a warm place for another 30 minutes.

Bake:

• Preheat the oven to 230°C (210°C fan)/450°F/gas 8.
  • Pour the melted butter over the surface of the dough and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  • Use your fingertips to dimple the dough, then bake for 20-25 minutes
  • Remove from the oven and cool

Glaze:

• In a small bowl, mix icing sugar, ground cinnamon, milk, and a pinch of salt to make the glaze.
  • Drizzle generously over the warm focaccia before serving.

Why It’s Worth Investing In

Glazed Cinnamon Focaccia is a flexible addition to any culinary arsenal, making it more than just a delicious treat.  This is the reason:

 • Versatility: This sweet focaccia is appropriate for a variety of settings and can be served as a morning dish, a brunch centerpiece, or a dessert.

• Simplicity of Preparation: Because the recipe just calls for basic stretch and fold methods rather than a stand mixer or kneading equipment, it may be made by both inexperienced and seasoned bakers. Guardian.com

• Crowd-Pleaser: Its distinctive blend of flavors and textures appeals to a broad range of people, making it a hit at parties.

• Shelf Appeal: Its eye-catching glaze and golden-brown crust make it a desirable choice for social media sharing or bakery displays, which might increase interaction and sales.

Customers looking for baked goods that are both comforting and unique will find Glazed Cinnamon Focaccia to be a unique and intriguing addition to your menu.