Description
Warm, golden-brown focaccia bursting with garlic and herbs, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for greasing
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or chopped rosemary (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead by mixer for 5–6 minutes or by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Coat the dough in olive oil, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours in a warm spot until it doubles in size.
- Grease a 9×13 inch pan. In a small pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside.
- Transfer dough to the pan, gently press it to the corners, and let it rest for 10 minutes if needed; then finish stretching. Cover and let it rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the dough with your fingers, brush with garlic oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, herbs, and sea salt. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use warm, not hot water, to activate the yeast. The garlic oil adds essential flavor, so don’t skip the sauté step. For crispier edges, ensure you use plenty of olive oil in the pan. Allow the dough to rise fully for the best airy texture. Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg