Go Back
+ servings
Garlic Butter Focaccia

Garlic Butter Focaccia: Irresistibly Easy Homemade Delight

Enjoy this Garlic Butter Focaccia, an easy-to-make bread that transforms meals with its garlic aroma and soft texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Bread flour can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Temperature between 100-110°F.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it foams before use.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Granulated Sugar Helps activate yeast.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Crucial for dough structure.
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use in dough and for greasing.
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Salted Butter Unsalted can be used with adjusted salt.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Can swap with other herbs like rosemary.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Can be omitted or replaced.
  • Extra tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzle on top before baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Focaccia
  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water with 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar and sprinkle the yeast over it. Allow to foam for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons of salt. Set aside.
  3. Once the yeast is foamy, pour it along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 3 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Melt ½ cup of salted butter and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour the garlic butter into the risen dough, mix by stretching and folding, then let it rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and transfer the dough, stretching to fit the pan. Let it rise for 45 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan before creating dimples with fingertips.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. The aroma will fill your kitchen.
  10. Cool on the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the water temperature is just right to activate the yeast, and don't skip on the olive oil for richness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!