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Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Close-up of a thick slice of airy Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread showing its dimpled, golden crust and moist interior.
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Make a soft, airy focaccia bread with a crispy crust, flavored with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105°F)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm water and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with olive oil. Gently scrape the dough into the pan.
  4. Stretch the dough to fill the pan. Cover and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the minced garlic. Gently press your fingers into the dough to create dimples all over the surface.
  7. Drizzle the garlic oil mixture evenly over the dough, letting it pool slightly in the dimples.
  8. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs over the top.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for drizzling.
  • If you prefer a softer crust, cover the bread with a clean kitchen towel immediately after removing it from the oven.
  • You can add a pinch of coarse sea salt on top before baking for added texture.

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