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Baklava Dessert Focaccia Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of your favorite treat with this rich, nutty dessert focaccia that tastes just like classic focaccia!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rest Time2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, middle eastern
Keyword: dessert focaccia
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Focaccia Dough:

  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ 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 cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 –2 Tablespoons brown sugar optional

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, mix the lukewarm water with 2 tsp yeast and 1 tsp sugar.
    2 teaspoons instant yeast, 2 cups lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Let sit for about 5–10 minutes until it gets foamy.
  • Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
    4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ¼ cup olive oil
  • Cover and let rise at room temp for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Topping:

  • Mix chopped pistachios, walnuts, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and brown sugar, if using.
    ½ cup shelled pistachios, ½ cup walnuts, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, Pinch of salt, 1 –2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Shape and Bake:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Generously oil a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Transfer dough to the pan, gently stretch it out, and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
  • Dimple the dough with your fingers, drizzle a little olive oil on top.
  • Sprinkle the nut topping all over and press lightly to help it stick.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crisp on top.

Make the Honey Syrup:

  • While it bakes, simmer honey, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in floral water if using.
    ½ cup honey, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons water, Optional: dash of orange blossom water or rosewater

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
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