Cook This Cinnamon Focaccia for Weekend Baking

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water (110°F)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm water; let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.