Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¾ cups warm water (about 110°F)
3 tablespoons olive oil (for garlic oil)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ teaspoon salt (for garlic oil)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Additional olive oil for greasing
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Fresh parsley or herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and instant yeast. Stir in olive oil and warm water until a sticky dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan generously with olive oil. Transfer the risen dough to the pan and gently stretch it to the edges. Let rest for another 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat. Add minced garlic and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook just until fragrant without browning the garlic. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Use your fingers to press deep dimples all over the surface of the dough. Drizzle the garlic oil evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, optional herbs, and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the dough.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake focaccia for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh herbs, slicing, and serving.
Notes
Add shredded mozzarella or asiago for an extra cheesy version.
Mix crushed red pepper flakes into the garlic oil for a spicy kick.
Top with thinly sliced red onions before baking for an onion twist.
Use Italian herb mix instead of just rosemary or thyme for more depth.
Replace up to half the flour with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes or in a skillet over low heat.
Freeze baked and cooled focaccia for up to 2 months, reheat in oven from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
