Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 cup

Bread Flour

1 cup

All-purpose Flour

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tbsp

Yeast

2 cup

Very Warm Water

0.5 cup

Brown Sugar

0.25 cup

Melted Butter

melted

1 unit

Cinnamon

to taste

1 unit

Sugar

to taste

Step 1
~8 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.

Step 2
~8 min

Add yeast and very warm water to the flour mixture.

Step 3
~8 min

Stir with a spoon until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and becomes smooth.

Step 4
~8 min

Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Step 5
~8 min

Pour the dough onto a greased cookie sheet or a parchment paper-lined pan or Silpat.

Step 6
~8 min

With greased hands, spread the dough across the pan.

Step 7
~8 min

Use your knuckles to spread the dough out, forming dimples across the surface. Shape the dough into a rectangular shape.

Step 8
~8 min

Using a silicone pastry brush, brush melted butter across the surface of the bread.

Step 9
~8 min

Sprinkle generously with cinnamon, sugar, and brown sugar.

Step 10
~8 min

Bake at 350F (175C) for about 20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.

Step 11
~8 min

Cool slightly and cut into squares using a pair of scissors.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use browned butter.

Add a pinch of cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra warmth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for optimal results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (cinnamon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.

Enjoy as a sweet treat after dinner.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/United States

Cultural Significance

A sweet variation on traditional Italian focaccia.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast during holidays
Dessert for family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Dessert
Brunch
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

70/100

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