bohemianwanderer – If you’ve spent any time scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably come across the viral sweet focaccia trend. This glazed cinnamon focaccia is a must-try, combining the texture of fluffy bread with the warm flavors of cinnamon sugar. Think of it as a delightful mix between a cinnamon roll and a doughnut—but with a little more chew. The best part? It doesn’t require kneading or a stand mixer. A bit of stretching, folding, and resting does the trick. The result is a soft, golden focaccia topped with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a sweet glaze.
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Simple Dough with No Kneading Needed
To begin, make the dough by combining 450g of bread flour, 7g of instant yeast, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt in a large bowl. Stir them to mix evenly. Make a well in the center and pour in 360ml of lukewarm water along with 30ml of olive oil. Mix everything together until a shaggy dough forms. With a damp hand, stretch one edge of the dough, fold it to the center, and rotate the bowl. Repeat this stretch-and-fold process four times. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or clingfilm and let it rest for 30 minutes. Repeat the stretch-and-fold two more times with 30-minute resting intervals in between.
Cinnamon Sugar Layers Add Sweet Flavor
Mix 3½ teaspoons of cinnamon and 50g of caster sugar in a small bowl. After the second resting period, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar over the dough and perform one more set of stretch-and-folds. Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon sugar on top, then cover and leave the dough to rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, until nearly doubled in size. This layering process builds flavor throughout the dough and infuses it with a warm, sweet aroma that’s perfect for any time of day.
Shape, Rest, and Bake Until Golden and Puffy
Generously grease a 30cm x 22cm baking tin with olive oil. Gently transfer the risen dough to the tin. Using your fingertips, stretch the dough to fill the tin—it’s okay if it springs back a little. Cover and let it rest again for 30 minutes in a warm spot. Preheat your oven to 230°C (210°C fan) or 450°F. Pour 50g of melted unsalted butter over the top of the dough, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar, and dimple the surface with your fingertips. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and puffy. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes before adding the glaze.
Finish with a Sweet Cinnamon Glaze
While the focaccia cools slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing 3 tablespoons of icing sugar, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of whole milk, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and drizzle generously over the warm focaccia. The glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness and completes the transformation from savory bread to a comforting dessert. Serve warm and enjoy this unique, crowd-pleasing treat.
