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Focaccia Garlic Bread

focaccia garlic bread
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Chewy and soft inside with a crisp and slightly salty crust, this authentic Garlic Focaccia Bread is absolutely delicious and super easy to make.  Impress your family and friends with this homemade bread!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
  • 1 package of active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons garlic oil, divided
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, yeast, and honey in a glass measuring cup.  Stir a couple of times then allow to sit for 5 minutes. (See note #1)
  2.  In a glass mixing bowl, add the flour and salt.  Mix to combine. (See note #2)
  3. Add the water, honey, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.  Add one tablespoon of olive oil.  Mix until just combined.
  4. Coat the inside of a large glass bowl with one tablespoon of olive oil.  Transfer the dough to the glass bowl.  Cover with aluminum foil, saran wrap, or a damp towel—allow to rise on the counter for 6-8 hours OR in the refrigerator for 8-16 hours.
  5. Coat a 13×9-inch or 10-inch round baking pan with 1 tablespoon of garlic oil.  Form a fist with your hand and press it gently but firmly into the center of the puffy dough to deflate it. Then, fold the edges of the dough towards the center to shape it into a ball.  Transfer the ball of dough, smooth side down, to the baking pan.  Gently stretch and flatten the dough to fit the pan (don’t worry if the dough isn’t flat or reaches into the corners).  Cover with a damp towel, and allow the dough to spread naturally and rise in a warm place, for about 1-2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 450˚F.
  7. In a small pan, combine 1 tablespoon of garlic oil, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 4 cloves of crushed roasted garlic.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.  Use caution not to burn the garlic.  Remove from heat.
  8. Using your fingers, dimple the entire surface of the dough.  Drizzle the olive oil, butter, and garlic mixture over the dough.  Use your hands or a pastry brush to spread evenly (use caution as the mixture may still be hot).  Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and Kosher salt.
  9. Place pan in oven.  Immediately lower the temperature to 425˚F.  Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Cut and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Activated yeast should begin to foam within a couple of minutes if your yeast is good.
  2. You can use a large mixing bowl and mix manually or use a stand mixer with a dough hook.

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