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Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

A golden, airy Italian focaccia topped with garlic, herbs, and melted Parmesan for the perfect savory bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1.75 cups warm water 110°F
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
Topping
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a shaggy dough.
  3. Knead 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Transfer dough to oiled baking sheet and stretch to edges.
  6. Let rise 20–30 minutes.
  7. Mix garlic, herbs, and olive oil for the topping.
  8. Dimple dough with fingers and spoon garlic oil over top.
  9. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle Parmesan on hot focaccia and cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

For extra crispiness, drizzle more olive oil before baking.