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Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Soft, fluffy focaccia infused with garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese for a savory Italian bread that’s crisp on the outside and tender inside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1.25 cups warm water about 110°F
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup olive oil plus extra for greasing
Garlic Oil Topping
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms. Knead 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Make garlic oil by heating olive oil with minced garlic and rosemary for 2–3 minutes. Cool.
  5. Transfer dough to a greased 9x13-inch pan, stretch evenly, and rest 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dimple dough, drizzle garlic oil, sprinkle with salt, parmesan, and pepper.
  7. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Refrigerate dough overnight for more complex flavor. Serve warm with olive oil or soup.

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