Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Recipe creates the perfect Italian bread for any meal.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Kitchen scale or measuring cups
- Clean kitchen towel
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Small saucepan
- Garlic press or knife
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups warm water
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, and salt in bowl.
- Add warm water gradually.
- Stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Cover with towel completely.
- Let rise for 12-18 hours.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil gently.
- Add minced garlic to oil.
- Cook for 1 minute only.
- Oil baking pan with remaining oil.
- Transfer risen dough to pan.
- Stretch dough to fit pan.
- Dimple surface with fingertips deeply.
- Brush garlic oil over dough.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly everywhere.
- Add rosemary and sea salt.
- Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature water for yeast activation
- Don't skip the long rising time for best flavor
- Extra olive oil prevents sticking and adds crispiness
- Fresh garlic tastes better than garlic powder
- Dimpling creates authentic focaccia texture and appearance