Sticky Pecan Focaccia: 3 Genius Tricks for Perfectly Fluffy Bread Every Time
A sweet and fluffy comfort bread with a caramel pecan topping, perfect for cozy fall baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (plus more for greasing)
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until soft and elastic.
- Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in pecans.
- Press dough into a greased baking dish. Dimple the top, pour pecan mixture evenly on top, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor.
- Optional flaky sea salt adds a nice contrast to the sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://www.tastydelishrecipes.com/sticky-pecan-focaccia-recipe/