Description
Cinnamon Roll Focaccia is the perfect sweet twist on a classic favorite, blending the fluffy texture of focaccia with the rich flavors of cinnamon rolls. This delightful treat features swirls of cinnamon sugar and a luscious vanilla bean glaze, all baked together as a shareable slab that’s ideal for breakfast or dessert. The airy dough rises beautifully, making every bite melt in your mouth. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm whole milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar; let sit until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, flour, egg, butter, and salt to the yeast mixture; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl to rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
- Prepare cinnamon filling by mixing butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough into an 18×12-inch rectangle; spread cinnamon filling on top.
- Roll tightly from one long edge; cut into 12 slices.
- Place slices in a greased baking pan; let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Prepare glaze by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Cool focaccia slightly before drizzling with glaze.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (84g)
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 266mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg