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Garlic Parmesan Focaccia

A no-knead, fluffy Italian bread topped with garlic butter, fresh herbs, and savory parmesan cheese. Perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Baking, Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups bread flour (approx 512g)
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for the bowl
Toppings
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt Maldon style

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 Baking Pan or Cast Iron Skillet
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, honey, and instant yeast. Let sit for 1 minute.
  2. Add bread flour and kosher salt. Mix with a spatula until a sticky dough forms and no dry flour remains.
  3. Drizzle dough with olive oil, cover tightly, and refrigerate for 12-24 hours (or rise at room temp for 3-4 hours until doubled).
  4. Prepare a 9x13 pan with butter and olive oil. Transfer dough to pan and turn to coat in oil.
  5. Gently stretch dough to corners. If it shrinks back, rest 10 mins and stretch again. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 2-3 hours until puffy and jiggly.
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Mix melted butter, olive oil, and minced garlic.
  7. Pour garlic butter over dough. Use oiled fingers to press deep dimples all over the surface.
  8. Sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan and flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Top with fresh herbs immediately upon removing from oven.
  10. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For best results, grate your own Parmesan cheese. Pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.