Cinnamon Focaccia
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 round loaves.
From Baldwin City, Kansas, field editor Page Alexander notes, "A cinnamon-sugar and nut topping and a drizzle of glaze add sweetness to this lovely bread."
Ingredients
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6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
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1/4 cup canola oil
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts
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1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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2.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each portion flat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Press dough into two greased 12-in. pizza pans. Prick top of dough with a fork. Brush with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Top with nuts. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
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3.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough cream to achieve a glaze consistency; drizzle over warm bread.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 252 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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