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Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe With Cheese And Herbs

This easy-to-make focaccia bread is soft and chewy with a cheesy bite of Parmesan cheese and fragrant garden herbs.
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Author Deborah T

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup of warm water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons of fast-acting yeast
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 1/2 cups of bread flour
  • 1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup of finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons of oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of parsley
  • 2 teaspoons of sweet basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Proof the yeast: Put the warm water, yeast, and honey into the mixing bowl for your stand mixer.
  • After the yeast bubbles up, it's ready to use.
  • Add the flour to the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to moisten the dry ingredients.
  • Attach the dough hook to your stand mixer. Mix the dough for about four to five minutes, or until a ball forms.
  • Stop the mixer; add the parmesan cheese and herbs. Restart the mixer for one more minute, or until you incorporate the herbs evenly.
  • Firmly over the dough with a sheet of plastic wrap. Let rise in a cool, draft-free spot for 20 minutes. The dough will roughly double in size.
  • Coat the baking sheet with a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Press the dough into the baking sheet, stretching it as you go. Pierce the dough with a fork to prevent air bubbles. Pour the remaining olive oil over the bread and shake on a little extra parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the focaccia bread for 30 minutes. It looks similar to pizza dough, but it will be thicker and taller.
  • When you have a light golden brown finish, remove from the oven. Let it cool and cut into pieces. Enjoy!