Description
This Sticky Pecan Focaccia Bread is a delightful blend of soft, airy dough topped with a luscious caramel glaze and crunchy pecans. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, with a golden crust that crackles under your fingers, inviting you to indulge in its warm, comforting embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sticky Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until combined; remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and spread it into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Pour the sticky topping over the dough, spreading it evenly; let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; enjoy warm!
Notes
- This focaccia can be made a day ahead; store it covered at room temperature.
- To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil; it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds or omit them entirely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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