Description
A deliciously soft and flavorful bread topped with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir in yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch down the dough and spread it onto a greased baking sheet.
- Make dimples in the dough with your fingers.
- Mix minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and rosemary. Sprinkle this mixture over the dough.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This bread is best served warm.
- Try adding other herbs for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread