If you hopped over from our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community, welcome to my kitchen! Today I’m sharing my tested, no-fail recipe for Cook This Cinnamon Focaccia for Weekend Baking—complete with ingredient swaps, visual step-by-step cues across 4 pages, and a printable recipe card below.
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1. Why This Recipe Works Every Time
In my test kitchen, this cinnamon focaccia has become a weekend ritual. The dough is forgiving, the filling is simple, and the result is a bread that’s both impressive and comforting.
I love how the yeast does all the hard work, giving you that airy, chewy crumb with just a little patience. It’s the kind of bake that fills the house with warmth and makes everyone gather around the kitchen counter.
👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Test Kitchen Highlights (Page 1 of 4)
- Foolproof Ratios: Triple-tested with everyday supermarket ingredients so it works on your very first try.
- Balanced Flavor: Layered aromatics and proper pan temperature create rich, homemade depth without complicated steps.
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Tap Next Page (Page 2) below for my Key Ingredients & Easy Substitutions, or scroll down to check off the full Recipe Card!
Cook This Cinnamon Focaccia for Weekend Baking
This cinnamon focaccia is soft and pillowy with a crackly, buttery top and a sweet, spiced swirl throughout. It's the perfect weekend bake—simple ingredients, cozy aroma, and a treat that disappears fast.
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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm water; let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Punch down dough. On a floured surface, roll into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar; sprinkle over dough. Roll up like a jelly roll, then coil into a round and flatten into a 9-inch round. Place in a greased cast-iron skillet or baking pan.
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Dimple the top with your fingers, brush with melted butter, and bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly before slicing.
👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage
For extra fluff, let the shaped dough rise in a warm oven (turned off) with a pan of hot water underneath. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months—reheat in a toaster oven for best texture.
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