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Sourdough Apple Fritter Focaccia

Sourdough Apple Fritter Focaccia That's Irresistibly Sweet

This Sourdough Apple Fritter Focaccia combines sweet apples and warm cinnamon, making it an irresistible dessert option.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter Make sure it’s bubbly and at peak activity.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Between 100°F and 110°F.
  • 1 tsp Salt Sea salt can add nuance.
  • 4 cups Unbleached Flour Bread flour is preferable.
  • 1 spray Avocado Cooking Spray Olive oil is a great substitute.
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted for more control.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to your taste.
  • 2 cups Apples (e.g., Gala, Honeycrisp) Firm varieties hold up better.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Used for the vanilla glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Non-dairy milk works for vegan.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 glass baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine your bubbly active sourdough starter with warm water, whisking until fully dissolved.
  2. Gradually add salt and unbleached flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Stretch and Folds
  1. After the resting period, perform a set of stretch and folds to strengthen the gluten.
  2. Gently pull one side of the dough up and fold it over itself; repeat for a total of four times.
  3. Cover again and place the bowl to bulk ferment for about 4 hours.
Prepare Baking Dish
  1. Prepare a 9x13 glass baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Coat the parchment and the sides of the dish with melted salted butter or avocado cooking spray.
Add Apples
  1. Once the dough has risen, gently fold one-third of your prepared apple mixture into the dough.
  2. Carefully stretch the dough to fit into the baking dish.
  3. Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and allow it to rise again for about 1 hour.
Final Topping and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. After it’s doubled, create dimples across the surface of the dough.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining apple mixture evenly on top.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
Glaze
  1. Once baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare your glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  3. Brush the glaze over the warm focaccia before slicing it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different fruits or nuts for added variety.

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