Description
A delicious and chewy focaccia topped with a sticky pecan mixture, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 440 g all-purpose flour
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 240 ml warm water (43°C)
- 80 ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- 13 g sugar
- 5 g salt
- 65 g pecans, chopped
- 90 g brown sugar, packed
- 60 g butter
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve active dry yeast and 13 g sugar in 240 ml warm water. Allow to stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add the yeast mixture and 80 ml olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 60–90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Oil a baking sheet or focaccia pan generously. Turn out dough and gently stretch it to fit the pan’s dimensions. Use fingertips to create deep dimples across the surface.
- Cover the dough and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Cook until smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat and fold in chopped pecans evenly.
- Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake focaccia base for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove focaccia from oven and immediately distribute the pecan mixture over the hot surface. Return to oven for a further 8–10 minutes until the topping is caramelized and set.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 12 slices to maintain clean layers and optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure the water temperature is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can store leftover focaccia in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the pecan topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg