Description
Apple Fritter Focaccia is a delicious twist on traditional bread, infused with the flavors of apples, cinnamon, and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- Focaccia
- 1 cup water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup (73 g) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Topping
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, finely diced
- Glaze
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast begins to bloom.
- Pour half of the oil into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil aside.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Pour the remaining oil into a 9×11-inch baking pan. Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the risen dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out to the edges.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the diced apples until everything is evenly coated.
- Top the dough with ⅓ of the apple mixture. Gently fold the edges of the dough toward the center over the filling.
- Flip the dough over so the seam side is down. Gently press and stretch the dough back out toward the edges of the pan.
- Use your fingertips to create deep dimples all over the surface of the dough.
- Spread the remaining apple mixture evenly over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and caramelized.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm focaccia before serving.
Notes
- This recipe works well with different types of apples for a unique flavor.
- Ensure the water for the yeast is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg