Easy Garlic Butter Focaccia Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe for Easy Garlic Butter Focaccia that combines a soft, airy bread dough with a rich garlic-herb butter infusion and a savory Parmesan topping. Perfect as a side dish or for dipping in olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 focaccia loaf (serves 8) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp honey or granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing pan)
For the garlic-herb butter:
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling and pan)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of warm water with the honey or sugar and stir until dissolved. Sprinkle in yeast, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes until foamy and doubled in size.
- Make the dough: In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix until sticky dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 3 hours until doubled.
- Prepare garlic-herb butter: Melt salted butter over low heat, add minced garlic and chopped parsley, and gently simmer until fragrant, avoiding burning the garlic.
- Incorporate garlic butter: After the first rise, with oiled hands, scrape dough sides, pour in slightly cooled garlic butter. Stretch and fold dough 8 times, then cover and rest for 15 minutes for a second rise.
- Prepare pan and final rise: Grease a 9×13 inch pan with olive oil. Drizzle 4-6 tbsp olive oil on bottom. Transfer dough gently, stretch to fit without tearing, cover, and let rise 45 minutes for final proof.
- Add toppings and bake: Sprinkle grated Parmesan and any seasonings over dough. Drizzle 4-6 tbsp olive oil on top. Use oiled fingers to dimple dough surface. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Optionally, drizzle extra olive oil after baking.
Notes
- Ensure the water used to activate yeast is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Resting times for the dough rising may vary depending on room temperature.
- Use a light hand when stretching the dough to avoid tearing.
- Fresh parsley provides the best flavor, but dried can be used in a pinch.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
Keywords: garlic butter focaccia, Italian bread, homemade focaccia, garlic herb bread, easy focaccia recipe, Parmesan focaccia
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