Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread: Discover Crispy Perfection!
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A deliciously crispy Italian bread infused with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese, perfect for any meal or as a snack.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. 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 it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and stretch it out to fit the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic with olive oil and brush it over the dough.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped rosemary on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more garlic or herbs of your choice.
- This bread is best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg