Description
A sweet twist on classic focaccia — this golden, crisp bread is topped with crunchy nuts, warming spices, and a luscious honey syrup inspired by baklava. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or a special treat.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
- For the Baklava Topping:
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
- For the Honey Syrup:
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: Dash of orange blossom water or rosewater
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover with a clean towel and let rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Nut Topping: In a small bowl, mix pistachios, walnuts, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and brown sugar (if using). Set aside.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously oil a 9×13-inch baking pan. Transfer risen dough to the pan. Gently stretch it to the edges and let rest for 20–30 minutes. Dimple the surface with your fingers and drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top. Evenly sprinkle the nut mixture over the dough, pressing lightly to help it stick. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Make the Honey Syrup: While the focaccia bakes, combine honey, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in orange blossom water or rosewater, if using.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warm focaccia generously with the honey syrup. Let it soak in for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with additional honey just before serving.
- You can substitute almonds or pecans for the walnuts or pistachios.
- The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight for deeper flavor.
- Best enjoyed the same day, but leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature for 1–2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
