Garlic Parmesan Focaccia: The Ultimate Homemade Bread Recipe
Authentic Italian focaccia bread with garlic, Parmesan, and fresh rosemary. Crispy crust, airy crumb, and no-knead simplicity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (4 cups) bread flour,
- 400ml (1¾ cups) lukewarm water,
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast,
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt,
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided,
- 6 cloves garlic, minced,
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped,
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for finishing,
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with a pinch of sugar. Let bloom for 10 minutes until foamy, indicating active yeast.
- In oiled bowl, combine flour and salt. Add bloomed yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix with wooden spoon until shaggy dough forms. Cover and rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Transfer dough to oiled 9×13 inch pan. Gently stretch to fill pan. Cover and rise 45-60 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dimple surface with fingertips. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and flaky salt.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool slightly before cutting and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
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