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Apple and Sage Focaccia

Course Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 envelope) active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 5 cups all purpose flour, spooned and levelled
  • 2 ¼ cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tsp coarse kosher salt
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + additional for top
  • flaky sea salt
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • fresh thyme and sage leaves, blanched for 10 seconds and patted dry

Instructions

  • Whisk yeast, maple syrup and water in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add all purpose flour and salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Pour 4 tbsp olive oil over dough and turn to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap (I like to use a disposable shower cap, that can be washed and used again) and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours. Remove from the fridge; the dough should be bubbly and should have risen quite a bit.
  • Coat a 9 x 13” pan or deep baking dish with 2 tbsp olive oil making sure the corners are oiled.
  • Tip the dough into the pan and cover lightly with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours or until it’s doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Dimple the dough all over with oiled fingers. Top with apple slices, herbs and flaked salt. Brush the top with more olive oil using a pastry brush.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until apples are tender and the top is golden.
  • Recipe is from @laurenbakedcake https://www.laurenkcooper.com/