Crispy Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread (Better Than Bakery!)

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

This light, airy, and flavor-packed focaccia is the ultimate comfort bread with golden crust, crispy edges, and that irresistible garlic parmesan topping.✨

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 22 min
Total Time: 10 hr 32 min

Ingredients:

• 2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1⅛ tsp instant yeast
• ½ tsp granulated sugar
• Olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅔ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
• Maldon flaked sea salt (for finishing)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large glass bowl, combine flour and salt. Set aside.
2. Activate Yeast:
   In a measuring cup, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 3–5 minutes until foamy (✅ means your yeast is alive and well!).
3. Make Dough:
   Stir the yeast mixture into the flour using a wooden spoon until just combined. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
4. Prepare for Baking:
   A few hours before baking, remove the dough from the fridge. Drizzle olive oil into an 8-inch round cake pan and place the dough in the center. Tuck the ends underneath.
5. Final Rise:
   Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours. The dough should puff up and fill the pan.
6. Dimple the Dough:
   Preheat oven to 450ºF. Remove plastic wrap, drizzle with more olive oil, and press your fingers into the dough to create dimples don’t poke through!
7. Add Toppings:
   Mix garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture and Maldon sea salt over the dough.
8. Bake to Perfection:
   Place in oven and immediately lower the temp to 425ºF. Bake for 22–24 minutes until golden and delicious.

Pro Tips:

• Make-Ahead: Dough can stay in the fridge up to 24 hours before baking.
• Freezer-Friendly: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Serving Ideas: Incredible with tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, or sliced into sandwiches like Caprese!

Nutrition Info:

Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread That Will Make Your Kitchen Smell Like Heaven

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• Author: Lucy
• Total Time: 10 hours 32 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings

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Description

Light, airy focaccia topped with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs baked golden brown for the perfect side or snack.

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Ingredients

2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup warm water

1⅛ teaspoons instant yeast

½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Olive oil (for pan and topping)

3 cloves garlic, minced

⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

Maldon flaked sea salt, for finishing

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and kosher salt.

2. In a measuring cup, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 3–5 minutes until foamy.

3. Stir the yeast mixture into the flour with a wooden spoon until just combined.

4. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

5. Drizzle olive oil into an 8‑inch round cake pan and place dough in the center, tucking ends underneath.

6. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature.

7. Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove plastic, drizzle more olive oil, and dimple the dough.

8. Mix garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over dough with flaked sea salt.

9. Reduce oven to 425°F and bake for 22–24 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Make-ahead: Dough can rest in the fridge overnight.

To freeze: Wrap cooled bread tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Storage: Keeps at room temperature, covered, for 2–4 days.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 22 minutes
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian