Crispy Garlic Parmesan Focaccia
Golden, ultra-crispy focaccia bread topped with roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, featuring a fluffy interior and crunchy olive-oil crust.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Focaccia Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1.75 cups warm water
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil for dough
Topping
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil for pan and topping
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs rosemary or thyme
- flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast; let foam.
- Mix flour, salt, water, and olive oil into a sticky dough.
- Rest dough, then stretch and fold. Let rise until doubled.
- Prepare garlic oil gently over low heat.
- Transfer dough to oiled pan and rise again.
- Dimple dough, add garlic oil, cheese, herbs, and salt.
- Bake at 425°F until deeply golden and crisp.
Notes
Use plenty of olive oil for maximum crispiness and bake on the lower rack for a crunchy bottom.