Description
Golden, fluffy, and aromatic, this Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread is infused with roasted garlic, melted Parmesan, and olive oil. Perfect as a side dish or stand-alone snack, it’s simple to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
1 teaspoon honey
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
Coarse sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes (or 5 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Punch down the risen dough and press it into the prepared pan with your fingers to fit.
- Cover and let it rise again for 20 minutes.
- Dimple the surface with your fingers, drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle with minced garlic, Parmesan, rosemary (if using), and sea salt.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Swap Parmesan with Asiago or Pecorino for a different flavor.
Top with caramelized onions and balsamic glaze for a sweet-savory twist.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Use sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a Mediterranean flavor.
Replace rosemary with thyme or oregano as desired.
Wrap leftovers in foil or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp, or 5 days in the fridge.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes or toast in a skillet.
Freeze slices for up to 2 months; reheat from frozen in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
