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Cinnamon Focaccia Recipe

Posted on 17. Jun, 2009 by admin in Flatbreads

“From Baldwin City, Kansas, field editor Page Alexander notes, ‘A cinnamon-sugar and nut topping and a drizzle of glaze add sweetness to this lovely bread.’”

INGREDIENTS

* 6 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 cup chopped nuts
* 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
* 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each portion flat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Press dough into two greased 12-in. pizza pans. Prick top of dough with a fork. Brush with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Top with nuts. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine confectioners’ sugar and enough cream to achieve a glaze consistency; drizzle over warm bread.

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