Banana Bread Focaccia Recipe If you’ve ever wished banana bread had crisp edges like focaccia—or if you simply love creative twists on classic bakes—this Banana Bread Focaccia will be your new favorite treat. It blends the tenderness and natural sweetness of banana bread with the airy chew of Italian focaccia, all baked to golden perfection in a cast-iron skillet. For more comforting, homestyle dishes, check out this delicious companion recipe: Zuppa Toscana Crockpot Recipe (Low Carb) . Why You’ll Love This Recipe Crispy edges and a soft, tender center Natural sweetness from ripe bananas Warm cinnamon, brown sugar & walnut flavor Overnight rise for better texture and convenience Vegetarian, egg-free, sesame-free, soy-free Recipe Overview Active Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 8 hours Total Time: 10 hours 45 minutes Servings: 9 Ingredients For the Dough 2 cups bread flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon instant yeast ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ cup water ½ cup mashed very ripe banana 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil For the Filling ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup mashed banana 4 walnut halves for topping For Finishing 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt Instructions 1. Make the Dough Combine the flours, yeast, and salt in a stand mixer. Add the water and mashed banana, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Rest 10 minutes. Knead until smooth, then add olive oil and knead again. Cover and rest 15 minutes. 2. Prepare the Filling Mix together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and remaining mashed banana. Refrigerate. 3. Fill and Fold Stretch the dough into a 9-inch square. Add half the filling to the center, fold in all corners, and pinch to seal. Place seam-side down in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate 8–24 hours. 4. Shape Before Baking Oil a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Place the dough inside and gently stretch to the edges. Let rise 1 hour until puffy. 5. Add Toppings & Bake Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple the dough and add remaining filling plus walnut halves. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp. Finish with flaky sea salt. Nutrition (Per Serving) Calories: 277 | Fat: 10g | Carbs: 42g | Protein: 6g