Sweet Cinnamon Apple Focaccia › Bread Baking Babe
This Sweet Cinnamon Apple Focaccia is a delightful, fluffy bread topped with sweet apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's a beautiful and delicious addition to your breakfast or dessert table, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 plastic wrap or damp kitchen towel
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup warm water About 110°F/43°C
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Plus extra for drizzling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- coarse salt for topping Optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Once the yeast is activated, add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently stretch and flatten the dough to cover the sheet.
- Arrange the thinly sliced apples evenly over the dough, pressing them lightly into the surface.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apple-topped focaccia. Drizzle with a little olive oil and add coarse sea salt if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties for varying degrees of sweetness and tartness.
This focaccia can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to regain its softness.
Consider adding nuts or raisins for extra texture.