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Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread That's Irresistibly Soft

This Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread is a vegetarian-friendly dish with a soft interior and a crispy crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast can substitute with instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar feeds the yeast
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt adds flavor and regulates yeast activity
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil more can be drizzled for extra flavor
For the Topping
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced, increase for more garlic flavor
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can substitute with Pecorino Romano
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary chopped, dried rosemary can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt can substitute with regular salt

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Floured surface

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  6. Once risen, punch the dough down and stretch it to fit the baking sheet.
  7. Create dimples in the dough, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle garlic, Parmesan, rosemary, and sea salt.
  8. Cover the baking sheet and let dough rest for 20–30 minutes.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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