Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside

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What You'll Need for Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• All-purpose flour
• Warm water
• Active dry yeast
• Sugar
• Salt
• Olive oil
• Garlic cloves
• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh thyme
• Garlic powder
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Coarse sea salt
• Optional: Freshly chopped parsley

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Preheat the oven: Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven as it preheats to 425°F (220°C).
4. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Add toppings: Drizzle the dough with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Top with sliced garlic, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and thyme.
6. Bake: Carefully transfer the dough (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Storing & Reheating Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before shaping and baking.

Freezing Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside

Freeze baked and cooled focaccia for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. The texture may become slightly tough.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs per tablespoon of fresh.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before shaping and baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

1 hr 45 mins

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Serves

8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Warm water
• Active dry yeast
• Sugar
• Salt
• Olive oil
• Garlic cloves
• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh thyme

Seasonings

• Garlic powder
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Coarse sea salt
• Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Preheat the oven: Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven as it preheats to 425°F (220°C).
4. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Add toppings: Drizzle the dough with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Top with sliced garlic, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and thyme.
6. Bake: Carefully transfer the dough (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs per tablespoon of fresh.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before shaping and baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled focaccia for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. The texture may become slightly tough.
• Make ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before shaping and baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!