Salted Maple Pecan Focaccia

Name: Salted Maple Pecan Focaccia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups warm water; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

A delightful blend of airy, savory focaccia bread topped with sweet maple and crunchy pecans.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 23, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

2 hours 45 minutes

Serves

This unique recipe brings together the chewy texture of traditional olive oil focaccia and the cozy flavors of maple pecan sticky buns. It is a wonderful treat for brunch or a special weekend breakfast that always makes the kitchen smell incredible.

My biggest tip for this bread is to make sure your dough has enough time to rise properly. A nice, long rise in the fridge helps the flavor develop beautifully and gives you that perfect airy texture we all love.

🧺 Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups warm water
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and warm water in a large bowl. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
2
Drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil over the dough and cover. Let it rise in a warm spot for about two hours until it has doubled in size.
3
Grease a baking pan with the remaining olive oil and transfer the dough into it, stretching it gently to fit the edges.
4
Press your fingers into the dough to create signature dimples across the surface.
5
Mix the brown sugar, melted butter, and pecans in a small bowl. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the dough.
6
Drizzle the maple syrup over the pecans and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt.
7
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the topping is bubbly.
8
Let the focaccia cool in the pan for ten minutes before slicing and serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you want to warm it up, pop a slice in the oven for a few minutes to bring back that crispy texture.

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