Garlic Parmesan Focaccia
This Garlic Parmesan Focaccia is everything cozy bread should be, fluffy on the inside, crisp and golden on the edges, and filled with rich garlic and savory Parmesan flavor in every bite.
Made with simple pantry staples and an active sourdough starter, this focaccia comes together with minimal hands- on time and the perfect homemade results right from your own oven. The dough bakes up light and airy which makes it an ideal pairing as a yummy sandwich or alongside a soup!
❤️ Why You’ll Love Spicy Focaccia
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Soft and fluffy inside with perfectly crisp, golden edges
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Rich garlic flavor paired with savory Parmesan
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Simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time
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Beginner friendly &table ready sourdough recipe that’s hard to mess up
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Perfect for soup nights, sandwiches, or sharing fresh from the oven
🍲 Ingredients
Sourdough Starter –Bubbly, active sourdough starter that has been previously fed and is at its peak so it will make your sourdough focaccia properly rise.
Water –Filtered water is always best to use with sourdough recipes.
Flour – I like Kirkland’s organic, unbleached all-purpose flour from Costco because it is good quality flour while being super affordable. You can use what you have on hand! Just make sure it’s unbleached.
Olive oil– Focaccia uses a decent amount of olive oil, so having a good quality one will make a different.
Salt – I like Pink Himalayan salt but use what you have!
Topping -Minced garlic, butter and parmesan cheese.
👩🍳 How to Make Garlic Parm Focaccia
> In a large bowl, mix starter, water, flour, salt, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
> Perform 3–4 sets of stretch and folds over 2 hours, resting 30 minutes between each set.
> Cover and let dough rise until doubled and puffy, about 4–6 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
> In a sauce pan over low heat, melt your butter and add in your minced garlic.
> Drizzle half of your garlic butter mixture on the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
> Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until bubbly.
> Preheat oven to 425°F.
> Dimple the dough with oiled fingers. Spoon garlic butter over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan, seasoning, and flaky salt.
> Bake 22–28 minutes until golden brown with crisp edges. Cool slightly before slicing.
Tips and Tricks
- Temperature really matters when it comes to sourdough and fermentation. If it is the wintertime and your house is cooler than usual, the bulk fermentation will likely take a little longer. Same goes with your sourdough starter. If you want to ensure you’re putting your dough together in a timely manner, you may have to feed your starter a little earlier in the day because it could take longer to rise.
- You can experiment with additional toppings like olives, cheese, or herbs to customize your garlic focaccia.
- If your topping is starting to get too dark while baking, cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking to help it from burning.
🗒 Variations
Focaccia is a great bread for beginners because it’s a fool proof dough that is very forgiving. You can top a classic focaccia bread with anything, but here are some other recipes you might like!
Spicy Focaccia – Acts of Sourdough
Peach + Mozzarella Focaccia – Acts of Sourdough
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Cool Properly: Allow the focaccia to cool on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. For longer storage, consider freezing it.
