Description
Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread is a savory homemade favorite that’s perfect for any meal. This easy-to-make bread is infused with the flavors of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fragrant herbs, creating a delicious and aromatic treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
Topping:
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or chopped rosemary (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a bowl, stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead by mixer for 5–6 minutes or by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Coat dough in olive oil, cover, and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours in a warm spot until doubled.
- Prepare Garlic Oil: Grease a 9×13-inch pan. In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil with minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Set aside.
- Stretch and Second Rise: Transfer dough to pan. Gently press to corners. Let rest 10 minutes if needed, then finish stretching. Cover and rise 30–45 minutes.
- Top and Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the dough with your fingers. Brush with garlic oil, sprinkle Parmesan, herbs, and sea salt. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite herbs or additional cheese.
- For a softer crust, brush the baked bread with olive oil once it comes out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread, Focaccia Recipe, Homemade Bread, Savory Bread
