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Garlic Butter Focaccia

Garlic Butter Focaccia – Fluffy Bread That Wows Every Time

This Garlic Butter Focaccia is a warm, fluffy bread infused with rich garlic and butter flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can use bread flour for chewier texture
  • 1 cup warm water around 100-110°F (38-43°C)
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast must foam with warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil used for greasing and drizzling
Garlic Butter Topping
  • ½ cup salted butter for topping
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
  • optional to taste grated Parmesan cheese adds savory depth

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water with honey or sugar. Stir until dissolved, then sprinkle yeast over the water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Once yeast mixture is frothy, pour into the bowl with olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-3 hours, until doubled in size.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Once dough has risen, punch it down. Pour garlic butter over it, folding to incorporate without overworking. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Transfer dough, stretch to fit, cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Drizzle olive oil over the dough and add optional toppings. Dimple the surface.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Edges should be crispy and center soft.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This focaccia can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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