Sweet Cinnamon Focaccia, a soft and fragrant sweet bread, perfect to enjoy at breakfast or as a snack. It’s a simple recipe to make at home, combining the softness of focaccia with the sweetness of cinnamon and maple syrup, creating an irresistible and versatile dessert.
The base is made with bread flour, milk, brown sugar, and a pinch of ground cinnamon, which immediately provides a warm and enveloping aroma. After rising, the dough is baked in the oven at 392°F for about 20 minutes, resulting in a golden and soft focaccia. What makes it even more indulgent is the topping: a creamy layer of softened butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon, which melts slightly on the surface during baking, leaving the focaccia moist, sweet, and fragrant.
This sweet focaccia is perfect to serve cut into squares and accompanied by a cup of tea, coffee, or hot milk. It stays soft for several days and is a great alternative to homemade brioche and cakes when you want a simple dessert with a surprising result.
The preparation doesn’t require any particular skills: just a few ingredients and a bit of rising time. The result will be a soft and fragrant cinnamon focaccia, which will win you over at the first bite and will easily become one of your favorite sweet recipes to bring to the table for family or to share with friends.
If you’re looking for an easy-to-make dessert capable of surprising, sweet cinnamon focaccia is the right choice: a genuine and fragrant recipe that will scent the house and make every moment of the day special.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the special contact form you find at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Sweet Cinnamon Focaccia
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 7 oz milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter (softened)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Tools
- Stand Mixer
- Bowl
- Brush
- Baking Tray
Recipe for Sweet Cinnamon Focaccia
Start preparing the sweet cinnamon focaccia by dissolving the yeast in warm milk directly in the stand mixer’s bowl.
Once done, add the brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and bread flour.
Knead in the stand mixer for about ten minutes, transfer to the work surface, and form a dough ball.
Soften the butter for the topping with a spoon or whisk.
Add the cinnamon and maple syrup to the butter and mix with the whisk until you get a creamy consistency.
Brush a little of the butter cream on a baking tray, place the focaccia dough inside, and let it rise until it doubles in size.
After the rising time, spread the focaccia dough directly in the tray, add the butter cream, and distribute it with a spatula.
Let it rise for another hour.
Take the risen focaccia and create the characteristic “holes” with your fingertips.
Bake the sweet cinnamon focaccia in a static oven at 392°F for 20 minutes or until it’s well golden.
Let it cool slightly before cutting.
Sweet Cinnamon Focaccia: Soft, Fragrant, and Irresistible
The sweet cinnamon focaccia is a simple dessert capable of bringing great satisfaction. With a few ingredients and an easy preparation, you’ll get a soft, fragrant focaccia with a unique taste, enriched by a delicious topping that makes it irresistible. Perfect to enjoy at breakfast or as a snack, perhaps accompanied by a hot beverage, this focaccia will soon become one of your favorite sweet recipes at home. Try it and let yourself be won over by its enveloping aroma and authentic flavor, ideal for making every moment of the day special.
Also try the Cinnamon Cookies
Can I prepare sweet cinnamon focaccia in advance?
Yes, you can make it the day before and store it well closed in an airtight container. It will remain soft and fragrant.
How long does sweet cinnamon focaccia last?
If well stored, it lasts 2-3 days at room temperature. To keep it soft longer, it’s better to store it in a food bag.
How to store sweet cinnamon focaccia?
You can store it at room temperature in an airtight container or a food plastic bag. Alternatively, it can be frozen already portioned and thawed when needed.
Can I replace the maple syrup?
Yes, you can replace it with honey or agave syrup: the result will still be delicious and aromatic.
Can sweet cinnamon focaccia be served warm?
Absolutely yes! It is delicious just out of the oven when the topping is still slightly caramelized, and the cinnamon aroma is at its peak.
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