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Easy Garlic Butter Focaccia Recipe

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This Easy Garlic Butter Focaccia recipe yields a beautifully fluffy, golden, and flavorful Italian bread infused with aromatic garlic herb butter and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side dish or snack, this focaccia features a tender crumb, signature dimples, and a crispy, olive oil-rich crust baked to perfection.

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

  1. Make the Yeast Mixture: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of warm water with the honey or sugar and stir until dissolved. Sprinkle in the active dry yeast, stir gently, and set aside for about 10 minutes, until foamy and doubled in size.
  2. Prepare and Rise the Dough: In a separate large bowl, mix the flour and salt evenly. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, 1 to 3 hours.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter: Near the end of the first rise, melt the salted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley and gently simmer just until fragrant, avoiding burning the garlic.
  4. Incorporate Garlic Butter and Do Second Rise: After the first rise, gently scrape down the dough sides with oiled hands. Pour the slightly cooled garlic butter over the dough and stretch and fold it 8 times using the ‘pick-up, fold-in’ method. Cover and rest the dough for 15 minutes to relax gluten.
  5. Prepare the Pan and Final Proof: Generously grease a 9×13 inch pan with olive oil. Pour 4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil to coat the pan bottom. Transfer and gently stretch the dough to fit the pan without tearing. Cover and let it rise for 45 minutes for the final proof.
  6. Top, Dimple, and Bake the Focaccia: After the final rise, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle 4 to 6 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough. Using oiled fingers, dimple the dough by pressing fingertips to create indentations. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Optionally drizzle more olive oil after baking for extra flavor.
  7. Cool, Slice, and Serve: Remove focaccia from oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious, fluffy bread experience.

Notes

  • Allow the dough to rise until doubled; rising times can vary based on room temperature.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic when making the garlic butter—cook just until fragrant.
  • Dimpling the dough is essential to create focaccia’s characteristic texture and help the olive oil soak in.
  • You can add herbs like rosemary or sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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