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