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Cinnamon Roll Focaccia Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Focaccia Recipe
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This Cinnamon Roll Focaccia is a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy focaccia bread with the sweet, spiced flavors of a cinnamon roll. Topped with a luscious cinnamon sugar butter and finished with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, this unique recipe offers a perfect blend of savory and sweet that’s sure to impress as a breakfast treat or dessert.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 cup water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup (73 g) vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warmed water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes or until the yeast becomes foamy and blooms, indicating it is active and ready.
  2. Add Oil: Pour half of the vegetable oil into the yeast mixture and stir gently to combine. Set the remaining oil aside for later use.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
  4. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking the focaccia.
  6. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for topping the focaccia later.
  7. Prepare Baking Pan: Pour the reserved vegetable oil into a 9×11-inch baking pan and use a pastry brush to evenly coat the bottom and sides, preventing sticking.
  8. Shape Dough: Transfer the risen dough to the prepared pan and spread it evenly to the edges. Use your fingers to gently create dimples all over the surface of the dough, characteristic of focaccia.
  9. Add Topping: Pour the cinnamon sugar butter mixture evenly over the dough, allowing it to seep into the dimples.
  10. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Make Frosting: While the bread is cooling slightly, combine the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  12. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the warm focaccia. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of warm cinnamon and creamy sweetness.

Notes

  • The dough should be warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly; water temperature between 105°F and 110°F is ideal.
  • You can use a stand mixer or mix by hand, but kneading by hand may require an additional 5-7 minutes to develop gluten.
  • For a deeper cinnamon flavor, feel free to increase cinnamon slightly in the topping mixture.
  • If preferred, substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a richer flavor in the focaccia base.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter for frosting are fully softened to ensure a smooth consistency.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers briefly in a warm oven or microwave before serving for the best texture and flavor.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Focaccia, Sweet Focaccia, Cinnamon Bread, Easy Focaccia Recipe, Breakfast Bread, Dessert Bread

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