Description
Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with rich garlic and cheesy flavor. This easy no-knead recipe creates a golden, crispy crust with a light, airy interior—perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 110°F)
For the Garlic Parmesan Topping:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
To Finish:
- Additional olive oil for greasing
- Flaky sea salt
- Fresh parsley or herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add olive oil and warm water, stirring until a sticky dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Transfer dough and gently stretch to fit. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and salt, cooking until fragrant (do not brown). Remove from heat.
- Press deep dimples into the dough with your fingers. Drizzle garlic oil evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, herbs, and flaky sea salt on top.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use instant yeast for quicker preparation—no proofing required
Water should be warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly
Don’t overwork the dough; a sticky texture is ideal
Generous olive oil creates that signature crispy crust
Avoid browning garlic to prevent bitterness
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8–10 servings)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg