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Gruyère & Thyme Fall Focaccia

Soft, olive oil–rich focaccia topped with melted Gruyère cheese and fragrant thyme for a savory fall bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: Autumn, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.75 cups warm water
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
Topping
  • 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • flaky sea salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water and yeast and let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  4. Stretch dough into oiled pan and dimple surface.
  5. Top with olive oil, Gruyère, thyme, and salt.
  6. Bake until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor and texture.