Description
This Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread is a savory, homemade favorite featuring a golden, chewy crust, rich garlic flavor, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or sandwich base.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh rosemary (optional, for topping)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and ¼ cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Press the dough into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Cover and let the dough rise again for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Using your fingers, dimple the surface of the dough. Drizzle the garlic olive oil over the top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and fresh rosemary (if using) on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, add more Parmesan or a blend of cheeses.
- Serve warm with marinara or olive oil for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
