Description
Garlic Cheddar Focaccia Bread is soft, chewy, and packed with savory flavor from garlic, cheese, and herbs. Perfect as a side, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
2 Cups Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Cup Warm Water
1 1/8 teaspoon Instant Yeast
1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
Olive Oil (for pan and topping)
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
2/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
Maldon Flaked Sea Salt
Instructions
1. In a glass bowl, add the flour and salt. Mix to combine.
2. In a glass measuring cup, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for a minute to activate.
3. Stir yeast mixture into flour using a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.
4. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5. Remove dough from the fridge and let rest for 15 minutes.
6. Drizzle olive oil in an 8-inch round cake pan and place the dough in the center, tucking ends under.
7. Cover and allow to rise for 2 hours at room temperature.
8. Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
9. Once the dough has risen, drizzle with olive oil and press dimples into the dough using your fingers.
10. Mix garlic, grated Cheddar cheese, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
11. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the dough along with Maldon flaked sea salt.
12. Place the pan in the oven, reduce temperature to 425ºF, and bake for 22-24 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Activated yeast should foam within a few minutes if fresh.
Focaccia keeps fresh at room temperature for 4-5 days when sealed.
Avoid refrigeration, but you can freeze slices for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian