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Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

  • Author: Marcus
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread recipe offers a crispy crust with a soft, airy interior and a rich plant-based cheese flavor. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, fresh rosemary, and melted plant-based Parmesan cheese, it is an easy-to-make, versatile bread ideal as a snack, side, or sandwich base.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • ¼ cup olive oil (natural), plus extra for drizzling and oiling pan
  • 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (fresh)
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Toppings

  • ½ cup plant-based Parmesan cheese (plant-based), grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Additional minced garlic (optional)
  • Extra olive oil (natural) for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  1. Activate Your Yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, preparing the dough for a fluffy rise.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil (natural), minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size and puffy to touch.
  4. Shape the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a well-oiled baking tray. Gently stretch and press it out with your fingertips to create dimples all over the surface, which will hold olive oil and give focaccia its signature texture.
  5. Add Toppings and Second Rise: Sprinkle the dough generously with plant-based Parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, and additional minced garlic if desired. Drizzle with olive oil (natural). Allow the dough to rise again for 30-45 minutes to develop lightness and flavor.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, crispy around the edges, and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use warm water that is not too hot to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Allow the dough to fully rise to ensure a light and airy texture.
  • Pressing dimples into the dough traps olive oil and creates the characteristic focaccia texture.
  • Generous use of olive oil (natural) enhances flavor and forms a crispy, glossy crust.
  • Use fresh garlic and herbs for the brightest, most vibrant flavors.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8th of the focaccia)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread, plant-based cheese focaccia, garlic focaccia recipe, easy focaccia bread, vegetarian focaccia

Find it online: https://tastysoulkitchen.com/garlic-parmesan-focaccia-bread/