Description
Garlic Bread Focaccia brings together the chewy, airy texture of classic focaccia with the rich, savory flavors of garlic bread. Infused with garlic butter and topped with herbs, this focaccia is perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or base for sandwiches. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, it’s a crowd-pleasing twist on two favorites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus extra for greasing and topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt flakes, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the pan and press it out evenly. Cover and let it rise again for 20-30 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic butter by mixing melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Use your fingers to dimple the surface of the dough. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the top, making sure to get some into the dimples. Sprinkle with salt flakes, if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm as a side or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top before baking.
- You can prep the dough a day ahead and let it rise overnight in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg