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Garlic Bread Focaccia

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
A flavorful and airy focaccia bread topped with garlic, herbs, and flaky sea salt, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt (make sure you are using KOSHER salt)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

Toppings

  • flaky sea salt
  • chopped flat leaf Italian parsley (for topping)
  • freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped or pressed)

Instructions 

  • Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add flour and salt to a mixer; incorporate, then add yeast mixture. Knead 6 minutes until stretchy.
  • Transfer dough to oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate 24 hours.
  • Stretch dough in oiled pan, let sit 15 minutes, then stretch to edges. Cover and rest 3 hours at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Drizzle top with olive oil, create dimples, sprinkle flaky salt, and bake 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Make garlic butter by sautéing garlic in butter. Pour over baked focaccia, sprinkle parsley and parmigiano, then serve.

Notes

Use kosher salt for authentic flavor and texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bread