Description
A simple and delicious homemade focaccia bread infused with garlic and topped with parmesan cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water with the active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: Add flour, salt, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and minced garlic to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Punch down the dough gently and transfer it to a greased baking sheet, stretching it to about 1-inch thick.
- Create dents: Use your fingertips to create small dimples across the surface of the dough.
- Add toppings: Drizzle remaining olive oil, sprinkle with grated parmesan, additional minced garlic, and fresh herbs if using.
- Second rise: Cover with a towel and let it rest for another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & serve: Let the focaccia cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For more flavor, try adding fresh herbs into the dough or using different toppings. Also, you can prepare the dough in advance and let it rise overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg