Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of garlic and Parmesan in this homemade focaccia bread recipe. Easy to make and perfect as a side dish, this Italian classic is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for greasing)
Topping:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape and Top: Transfer dough to a pan, press out evenly. Make dimples on the surface. Brush with garlic-infused olive oil. Sprinkle Parmesan, rosemary, and sea salt.
- Bake: Let dough rest, then bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize with toppings like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or onions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rising)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
