Description
Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread is a soft, airy bread with a golden crispy crust, topped with a savory mix of garlic, Parmesan, and rosemary. It’s the perfect complement to any meal, easy to make, and sure to impress.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or lard
3/4 cup warm water
Oil for frying
Honey or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
- Make the Dough: Add the flour, salt, and ¼ cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the Oven: While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Shape the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Press it out into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
- Add Toppings: Mix the minced garlic with a tablespoon of olive oil. Brush this garlic oil over the dough and sprinkle with grated Parmesan, rosemary, and coarse sea salt.
- Create Dimples: Using your fingers, press down into the dough to create dimples, which adds texture and allows the toppings to adhere.
- Final Rest: Let the dough rest for 20 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
- Bake the Focaccia: Bake the focaccia in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the garlic oil.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or olives for more flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the flour for a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- To make it even cheesier, add mozzarella on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
