Focaccia Cheesy Garlic Bread (Print Version)
Golden focaccia filled with melty cheese and topped with herbed garlic butter for an irresistible bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
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1 cup warm water
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 1/2 cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
→ Garlic Butter
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1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Toppings
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1 1/2 cups (169.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
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1 cup (113 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
# Directions:
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In a large bowl, combine water, sugar, and yeast. Stir, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.
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Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil mixture aside. Add flour to the oil and yeast mixture and stir to combine.
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Add dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let the dough rest for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
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Pour the remaining oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Use a pastry brush to coat the skillet.
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Add half the dough to the skillet and work the dough to the edges. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
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Top the dough with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Put the rest of the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. Use your hands to form the dough into a 12-inch circle. Invert the parchment paper over the cheese and carefully peel back the paper, leaving the top layer of dough in the skillet.
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In a small bowl, mix together butter, parmesan, garlic, parsley, and salt.
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Use your fingers to gently dimple the top of the dough. Brush the garlic butter over the top of the dough.
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Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.