Simple Rosemary-Parmesan Focaccia

Name: Simple Rosemary-Parmesan Focaccia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Bread Flour; 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary; 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Instant Rice; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1.5 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour; 1.33 cups Water

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Simple Rosemary-Parmesan Focaccia is airy inside with a lightly crisp, olive-oil–kissed crust. Fragrant rosemary and a sprinkle of Parmesan give it a savory, herbaceous depth that pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or antipasti. Serve warm as a dinner side, slice for sandwiches, or enjoy as a snack straight from the pan.

Prep15 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves15
DifficultyEasy

1

Stir both flours and the salt together in a large stoneware bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture; sprinkle the sugar and yeast into the well. Carefully pour the water into the well. Let stand until the yeast starts to work, about 5 minutes.
2

Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the well. Stir the center of the mixture with a wooden spoon, gradually widening the area you are stirring to bring in all the flour.
3

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead just until smooth. Keep the dough soft.
4

Pour 1/2 teaspoon of oil into a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to oil the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
5

Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon of oil.
6

Punch the dough down and move it to the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.
7

Pour the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil over the top of the dough. Use the handle end of a wooden spoon to make dimples in the dough at 1 1/2 inch intervals. Sprinkle with rosemary and Parmesan cheese. Place on the center shelf of a cold oven. Put a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread. Let rise until doubled in size, 20 to 25 minutes.
8

Set the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the focaccia until the top is browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.