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Sweet Focaccia
This delicious sweet focaccia bread has a crisp sugar topping that gives it a sweet twist on what is usually considered a savory Italian bread.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rising Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup lukewarm milk (2% or whole milk)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (148 grams total if doubling or tripling the recipe double or triple this amount)
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons pastry flour (148 grams total if doubling or tripling the recipe double or triple this amount)
- 1 pinch salt*
- ¼ cup + ½ tablespoon butter (softened) (63 grams total if doubling or tripling the recipe double or triple this amount)
*If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt
EXTRAS
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
- 4-6 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
Instructions
- In a small bowl stir together the lukewarm milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar, sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit for approximately 10 minutes. Stir to combine.
- In the bowl of the stand mixer whisk together the flours and salt, add the yeast mixture and start to knead with the dough hook on low speed, add the butter and continue to knead on speed #2 for approximately 6-8 minutes or until elastic and dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft, if needed add a bit more butter.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface, shape into a ball, place in a lightly oil bowl, turning to cover the ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm draft free area to rise until doubled, approximately 2 hours.
- Gently remove the dough to a lightly floured flat surface, knead a few times and form the dough again into a ball.
- Grease a 9 inch square pan with 2 tablespoons of the softened butter, it should be well buttered, sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, place the dough ball on top and let sit covered with a clean kitchen towel for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently stretch the dough with your hands to fit the pan. Cover with the towel and let rise in warm draft free area for 1 hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Make dents in the dough with your fingers, brush the dough with the melted butter and sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden and baked. Move immediately to a rack. Serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The dough can be made by hand, be sure to knead for approximately 15 minutes.
- To make homemade pastry flour, for every cup of all purpose flour remove 2 tablespoons of flour and replace with 2 tablespoons of corn starch, sift together to remove any lumps.
- Sweet focaccia is best fresh, but if you have leftovers you can store it at room temperature for 2-3 days. Store it in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
658IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 658IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.