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Garlic Butter Focaccia Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This garlic butter focaccia recipe yields a soft, golden Italian bread infused with rich garlic and herb flavors. Perfect as a side for pasta or soups, this fluffy focaccia features a buttery, crisp crust and is easy to make at home. Ideal for meal prep, holiday dinners, or savory snacks, it showcases a traditional baking technique to achieve a light, airy texture and vibrant taste.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 ¾ cups warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Garlic Butter Topping

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or herbs (optional)

For Pan

  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional, for pan dusting)
  • Olive oil for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, stir together warm water, honey or sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
  2. Make Dough: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix to form a shaggy dough, then knead it thoroughly by hand or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until it has doubled in size.
  4. Prepare Pan and Shape Dough: Grease a 9×13 inch pan with olive oil and dust with cornmeal if using. Press the risen dough evenly into the pan. Cover and allow it to rise again for 30–45 minutes to develop height and fluffiness.
  5. Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped parsley or herbs if using.
  6. Dimple and Apply Butter: Using your fingers, dimple the surface of the dough deeply to create small wells. Brush or pour the garlic butter evenly over the dough, allowing it to soak into the dimples for enhanced flavor.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the focaccia for 20–25 minutes until the crust turns golden and crisp.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the focaccia cool slightly in the pan. Slice into 12 pieces and serve warm for the best texture and garlic flavor.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, refrigerate the dough overnight and allow it to come to room temperature before baking.
  • Don’t skip the second rise in the pan—it gives the focaccia its signature height and fluff.
  • Add shredded cheese or flaked sea salt before baking for extra richness and texture.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/garlic-butter-focaccia-recipe/