Description
A soft, olive-oil kissed focaccia inspired by the sweet, nutty flavors of baklava. Fluffy bread meets crunchy spiced nuts and a fragrant honey syrup for a unique twist on a classic pastry.
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Butter, for greasing
- 1 cup nuts, chopped (such as pistachios, almonds, or walnuts)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (if vegan)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour, sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking dish or sheet pan with butter or line with parchment.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, gently stretching it to an even thickness. Dimple the surface with your fingers and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Meanwhile, prepare the nut topping: Mix the chopped nuts with cinnamon and set aside.
- To make the syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring until dissolved, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and honey.
- Once the focaccia is baked, brush or drizzle the honey syrup generously over the warm bread.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-nut mixture evenly on top. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a blend of pistachios, almonds, and walnuts for authentic baklava flavor.
- Maple syrup may be used instead of honey for a fully vegan version.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg