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Garlic Butter Focaccia

Garlic Butter Focaccia That Will Steal the Show Tonight

This Garlic Butter Focaccia is an easy recipe that fills your kitchen with warmth and mouthwatering aromas, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with bread flour.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Temperature should be around 100-110°F.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Check freshness.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Granulated Sugar Any sugar type works.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use more for greasing.
For the Garlic Butter Topping
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Use freshly melted.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced or grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Can replace with other herbs.
For Extra Flavor
  • optional Grated Parmesan Cheese Highly recommended for gourmet touch.
  • extra for drizzling Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm water with honey or sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Make a well, pour in yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until sticky dough forms.
  3. First Rise: Knead dough on a floured surface for 1 minute, shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-3 hours.
  4. Make Garlic Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic and parsley, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Form Dough: Punch down risen dough, incorporate half of the garlic butter mixture, let it rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Prepare Pan: Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with olive oil, place and spread the dough in the pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
  7. Final Touches: Preheat oven to 450°F. Press dimples into the dough, drizzle remaining garlic butter, and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10-15 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with toppings like olives or sun-dried tomatoes to enhance flavors. Store wrapped for best texture.

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