Description
A delightful focaccia that combines the flavors of apple fritters with the tang of sourdough, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g active sourdough starter (about 1 cup)
- 400 g warm water (about 1 ⅔ cups)
- 10 g salt (1 ½ teaspoons)
- 510 g unbleached flour (about 3 ½ cups)
- Avocado cooking spray (or any cooking spray of your choice)
- 30 g salted butter (melted, about 2 tablespoons)
- 115 g salted butter (1/2 cup or 1 stick)
- 100 g brown sugar (1/2 cup)
- 2 g vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
- 12 g ground cinnamon (2 tablespoons)
- 3 medium apples (cored, peeled, and finely diced)
- 120 g powdered sugar (about 1 cup)
- 30 g milk (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 g vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon, for icing)
Instructions
- Night Before Baking: In a mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, warm water, salt, and unbleached flour. Mix until fully incorporated, cover, and let rise overnight.
- Prepare the Next Day: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease the baking dish with melted butter.
- Make the Dough: Once the dough has risen, add the remaining salted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and gently fold in the diced apples.
- Shape the Focaccia: Pour the dough into the prepared baking dish and allow it to rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Prepare the Icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth while baking.
- Drizzle the Icing: Once baked, let the focaccia cool slightly before drizzling the icing on top.
Notes
Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sourdough, focaccia, apple fritter, dessert, baking, fall recipes