Best 2 Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia Recipes

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Garlic herb focaccia is an aromatic Italian flatbread that is a feast for the senses. With a crispy crust and a soft, airy interior, this flavorful bread is incredibly versatile and goes well with a variety of dishes. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, this deliciously easy garlic herb focaccia is sure to be a hit.

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DELICIOUSLY EASY GARLIC HERB FOCACCIA



Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia image

Make focaccia in an hour. Or a little longer if your bread machine doesn't have a pizza cycle. Also great as a pizza dough! I personally use 2 cups unbleached bread flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. As with most recipes I have created - they are a base on which to build.

Provided by Amy Beth McMaster

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup very warm water
3 tablespoons very warm water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon herbes de Provence, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
  • Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
  • Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 310.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

DELICIOUSLY EASY GARLIC HERB FOCACCIA



Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia image

Make focaccia in an hour. Or a little longer if your bread machine doesn't have a pizza cycle. Also great as a pizza dough! I personally use 2 cups unbleached bread flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. As with most recipes I have created - they are a base on which to build.

Provided by Amy Beth McMaster

Categories     Flat Bread

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup very warm water
3 tablespoons very warm water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon herbes de Provence, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
  • Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
  • Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 310.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Proof the yeast correctly. This will ensure that your focaccia is light and airy.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Use a baking sheet that is large enough to accommodate the dough. You don't want the dough to be too crowded.
  • Preheat the oven before baking the focaccia. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Brush the focaccia with olive oil before baking. This will help to keep the crust moist.
  • Bake the focaccia until it is golden brown. This may take 20-30 minutes.
  • Allow the focaccia to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Focaccia is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It can also be used to make sandwiches, pizzas, and other dishes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this garlic herb focaccia recipe is a great option for both beginner and experienced bakers. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread, give this recipe a try!

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