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Apple, Sharp Cheddar & Thyme Focaccia 🍎🧀

Recipe by
Meganne Hicks @Mommy_Bootleg
Oct 26, 2026 · 1 9x13 loaf

Ingredients

• 500 g Bread flour
• 400 g Water
• 10 g Salt
• 3 g Instant yeast
• 15 g Honey
• 20 g Olive oil
• 1 whole Apple
• 4 oz Cheddar
• 4-5 pinch Thyme/salt
• 1 tsp Drizzle olive oil top

Directions

1. Combine the dough ingredients and mix until a sticky, elastic dough forms.
2. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl. Rest for 20 minutes, then complete 3 rounds of stretch-and-folds, about 20–30 minutes apart.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight, ideally 18–24 hours, to develop flavor.
4. Transfer the dough to a generously oiled 9×13 baking pan. Cover and let rise at room temperature until puffy, bubbly, and relaxed, approximately 2–4 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle with olive oil and gently dimple the dough. Arrange apple slices, cheddar cubes, and fresh thyme over the top. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
6. Bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

This is a fun sweet-and-savory focaccia with crisp golden edges, a soft center, and plenty of sharp cheddar!