Ingredients
– 2 cups bread or all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 cup warm water
– 1 ⅛ teaspoons instant yeast
– ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
– Olive oil (for greasing the pan and drizzling)
– Minced garlic
– ⅔ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
– Maldon flaked sea salt
– Nutritional yeast for Parmesan
– GF flour blend for gluten-free
– Light spray for low-cal
– Vegan cheese for vegan
Instructions
1-Mix the dough: Combine 2 cups bread or all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 ⅛ teaspoons instant yeast, and ½ teaspoon granulated sugar in a bowl. Add 1 cup warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. No kneading needed yet.
2-Refrigerate: Cover and chill for 8 hours. This cold ferment builds flavor and makes the dough easy to handle.
3-Shape: Grease an 8-inch round pan with olive oil. Transfer dough, gently stretch to fit, and let rise 2 hours until puffy.
4-Drizzle and dimple: Pour olive oil over the top. Press deep dimples with your fingers all over.
5-Top: Scatter minced garlic, ⅔ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, and Maldon flaked sea salt.
6-Bake: Preheat to 450°F. Bake 22 to 24 minutes, lowering to 425°F halfway for a golden crust. Cool slightly before serving.
Last Step:
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🌡️ The overnight refrigeration develops deep flavor and makes the dough easier to handle
🫖 Don’t skip the dimpling step – it creates the signature focaccia texture and helps distribute toppings
🧊 Let the dough come to room temperature before shaping for the best rise and texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rising and refrigeration time: 10 hours
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of bread)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg