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Garlic and Rosemary oil topping for Focaccia
This easy garlic and rosemary focaccia recipe may spoil you on all other bread, ever. With no special tools required, only six ingredients, and about a half-hour of active time, it will become a new mainstay in your repertoire. A final brushing of garlic and rosemary infused olive oil takes this focaccia over-the-top.
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ cwarm water
110°f
- 1 ¼oz. envelope instant or quick-rising yeast
- ¾ cplus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
divided, plus more for hands
- 4 tsp.kosher salt
preferably diamond crystal
- 5 call-purpose flour
about 21 1/4 oz.
- flaky sea salt
such as maldon
- 2 largecloves garlic
thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp.finely chopped fresh rosemary
Directions
- 1
Whisk water, yeast, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl until yeast is dissolved. Whisk in kosher salt. Stir in flour with a rubber spatula until a sticky dough forms, almost like a very thick batter, and no dry bits of flour remain. Scrape down sides of bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until doubled in volume, at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
- 2
Pour 1/2 cup oil into a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan or quarter sheet pan.
- 3
Oil your hands and scoop dough onto prepared pan; flip dough to completely coat in oil. Press dough into edges of pan. If dough springs back, let it rest for 10 minutes and try again. Let rise at room temperature until very soft and puffy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat oven to 450°F. Use your fingers to poke deep divots all over top of dough. Sprinkle dough evenly with flaky sea salt. Bake until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. (If using the quarter sheet pan, place a large baking sheet on the rack underneath to catch any drips.)
- 5
While focaccia bakes, bring garlic, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 cup oil to a simmer in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- 6
Let focaccia cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Brush evenly with rosemary mixture. Slide a metal spatula around sides and underneath focaccia to loosen, then slide onto wire rack to cool. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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Garlic and Rosemary oil topping for Focaccia
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About this Recipe
Tired of mediocre bread? Imagine pulling a warm, aromatic focaccia from your oven, its golden crust glistening with fragrant garlic and rosemary oil. This recipe delivers that bakery-quality experience right in your kitchen, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary side dish.
What makes this focaccia truly special is its approachable nature paired with an exceptional flavor profile. With just six main ingredients for the dough and no special tools, it's designed for home cooks. The real magic, though, is the final brushing of garlic and rosemary infused olive oil—a topping that elevates this bread from delicious to absolutely over-the-top, creating a memorable savory aroma and taste.
Expect a focaccia with an irresistibly crispy crust that gives way to an incredibly light, airy, and tender interior. The rich, herbaceous notes from the fresh rosemary and aromatic thinly sliced garlic, combined with the bright salinity of flaky sea salt, infuse every bite. Each piece offers a delightful texture contrast and a deeply savory flavor, making it incredibly satisfying. Despite its gourmet appeal, the active time for this recipe is minimal, allowing for a relaxed baking process.
While this recipe perfects the classic garlic and rosemary pairing, you can subtly vary the experience. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and rosemary to suit your personal taste preferences for a milder or more intense herb and allium flavor. Additionally, experimenting with different types of flaky sea salt can introduce nuanced differences in crunch and minerality, though Maldon is an excellent choice.
This focaccia is perfect as a sophisticated side dish for any meal, a delightful accompaniment to soups and salads, or simply enjoyed on its own with a little extra olive oil for dipping. It's an ideal bread to share at gatherings or to elevate a weeknight dinner.







