Description
A fluffy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing)
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour and salt to the foamy yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Coat the dough with olive oil, cover the bowl, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan with olive oil.
- In a small pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the minced garlic over low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the risen dough to the prepared pan and stretch it to fit. Let it rise again for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dimple the dough, brush with garlic oil, and top with Parmesan cheese, herbs or rosemary, and flaky sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, ensure your yeast is fresh and measure the flour accurately to avoid dense bread. Customize toppings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: focaccia, garlic bread, Parmesan bread, homemade bread, Italian bread