Cheese and Garlic Focaccia

130 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine and mix 2 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of active yeast, and 2 tablespoons of white sugar in a bowl. Cover for about 10 minutes to let the yeast activate.
  2. 2Combine and mix 2 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of active yeast, and 2 tablespoons of white sugar in a bowl. Cover for about 10 minutes to let the yeast activate.
  3. 3Combine and mix 2 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of active yeast, and 2 tablespoons of white sugar in a bowl. Cover for about 10 minutes to let the yeast activate.
  4. 4Add 4 cups of bread flour (or high-grade flour) and 2 tablespoons of salt to the mixture and mix until combined.
  5. 5Add 4 cups of bread flour (or high-grade flour) and 2 tablespoons of salt to the mixture and mix until combined.
  6. 6Add 4 cups of bread flour (or high-grade flour) and 2 tablespoons of salt to the mixture and mix until combined.
  7. 7Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the dough to prevent sticking, then cover it with glad wrap and let it rise for about 30-60 minutes.
  8. 8Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the dough to prevent sticking, then cover it with glad wrap and let it rise for about 30-60 minutes.
  9. 9Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the dough to prevent sticking, then cover it with glad wrap and let it rise for about 30-60 minutes.
  10. 10Wet your hands, stretch, and fold the dough on top of itself as shown in the video.
  11. 11Wet your hands, stretch, and fold the dough on top of itself as shown in the video.
  12. 12Wet your hands, stretch, and fold the dough on top of itself as shown in the video.
  13. 13Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes.
  14. 14Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes.
  15. 15Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes.
  16. 16In a pot, add 50 grams of butter, 15 cloves of minced garlic, and some chopped parsley. Cook on low heat until the butter is melted and combined. Add another 25 grams of butter if needed to make it more liquidy.
  17. 17In a pot, add 50 grams of butter, 15 cloves of minced garlic, and some chopped parsley. Cook on low heat until the butter is melted and combined. Add another 25 grams of butter if needed to make it more liquidy.
  18. 18In a pot, add 50 grams of butter, 15 cloves of minced garlic, and some chopped parsley. Cook on low heat until the butter is melted and combined. Add another 25 grams of butter if needed to make it more liquidy.
  19. 19Line a baking tray with baking paper and drizzle some olive oil. Place the dough in the tray and stretch it to cover the entire bottom.
  20. 20Line a baking tray with baking paper and drizzle some olive oil. Place the dough in the tray and stretch it to cover the entire bottom.
  21. 21Line a baking tray with baking paper and drizzle some olive oil. Place the dough in the tray and stretch it to cover the entire bottom.
  22. 22Evenly spread about 90% of the garlic butter mixture on the dough.
  23. 23Evenly spread about 90% of the garlic butter mixture on the dough.
  24. 24Evenly spread about 90% of the garlic butter mixture on the dough.
  25. 25Sprinkle vegan mozzarella (or your preferred cheese) over the garlic butter mixture.
  26. 26Sprinkle vegan mozzarella (or your preferred cheese) over the garlic butter mixture.
  27. 27Sprinkle vegan mozzarella (or your preferred cheese) over the garlic butter mixture.
  28. 28Fold the dough on top of itself so all the cheese is in the middle, then flip it over.
  29. 29Fold the dough on top of itself so all the cheese is in the middle, then flip it over.
  30. 30Fold the dough on top of itself so all the cheese is in the middle, then flip it over.
  31. 31Cover the dough and let it rise and fill out the pan for about 30-40 minutes.
  32. 32Cover the dough and let it rise and fill out the pan for about 30-40 minutes.
  33. 33Cover the dough and let it rise and fill out the pan for about 30-40 minutes.
  34. 34Drizzle some oil on top of the dough and on your fingers to prevent sticking, then dimple the dough with your fingers.
  35. 35Drizzle some oil on top of the dough and on your fingers to prevent sticking, then dimple the dough with your fingers.
  36. 36Drizzle some oil on top of the dough and on your fingers to prevent sticking, then dimple the dough with your fingers.
  37. 37Pop the focaccia in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (392 Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes.
  38. 38Pop the focaccia in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (392 Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes.
  39. 39Pop the focaccia in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (392 Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes.
  40. 40Take the focaccia out, sprinkle some more cheese on top, and put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
  41. 41Take the focaccia out, sprinkle some more cheese on top, and put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
  42. 42Take the focaccia out, sprinkle some more cheese on top, and put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
  43. 43Once out of the oven, drizzle the remaining garlic butter mixture on top and spread it around (a kitchen brush can be used if available).
  44. 44Once out of the oven, drizzle the remaining garlic butter mixture on top and spread it around (a kitchen brush can be used if available).
  45. 45Once out of the oven, drizzle the remaining garlic butter mixture on top and spread it around (a kitchen brush can be used if available).

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons active yeast
  • 2 tablespoons active yeast
  • 2 tablespoons active yeast
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 cups bread flour or high-grade flour
  • 4 cups bread flour or high-grade flour
  • 4 cups bread flour or high-grade flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • 75 grams butter
  • 75 grams butter
  • 75 grams butter
  • 15 cloves garlic
  • 15 cloves garlic
  • 15 cloves garlic
  • chopped parsley
  • chopped parsley
  • chopped parsley
  • vegan mozzarella
  • vegan mozzarella
  • vegan mozzarella

Equipment

bowlpotbaking traybaking paperovenkitchen brush (optional)

Tips

  • You can adjust the quantity of butter, garlic, and parsley to your preference.
  • Use any type of cheese you prefer and as much as you like for cheesiness.
  • Drizzle olive oil on top of the dough and fingers to prevent sticking when dimpling.