Description
This Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread recipe offers a deliciously soft and airy homemade bread infused with fragrant garlic, sprinkled with savory Parmesan cheese, and aromatic parsley. Perfect as a side for any meal or for making flavorful sandwiches, this focaccia combines simple ingredients with easy preparation and baking for a satisfying Italian-inspired treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast (1 package)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon dry minced garlic
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for topping
Toppings
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, dry active yeast, sugar, salt, and dry minced garlic. Stir the mixture well to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Pour the warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms that incorporates all the ingredients.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap, then place in a warm spot. Let the dough rise for 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size, indicating proper fermentation.
- Shape Dough in Baking Dish: Oil a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Transfer the risen dough into the dish and spread it out evenly, pushing it to the edges. Using your fingertips, create dimples all over the dough surface for characteristic focaccia texture.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle about one tablespoon of olive oil over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and additional salt to taste. Cover the dish and return it to the warm area for a short rest.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough rests.
- Bake the Focaccia: Remove the cover and bake the dough in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the focaccia to rest and cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before slicing into approximately 12 pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use warm water not exceeding 110°F (43°C) to activate the yeast without killing it.
- Allowing the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment ensures the best rise.
- Dimpling the dough helps create the classic focaccia texture, holding the olive oil and toppings well.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with herbs like rosemary or add sliced olives for variation.
- Serve slightly warm to enjoy the soft, flavorful texture at its best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
