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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread – Easy Everything Bagel Twist

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This cheesy garlic parmesan focaccia bread combines pillowy homemade bread with roasted garlic, gooey mozzarella, nutty parmesan, and a crunchy everything bagel topping. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for potlucks, brunch, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing)
  • Extra olive oil for drizzling (about 2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, warm water, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Drizzle in olive oil.
  2. Mix with a stand mixer and dough hook for 5-7 minutes, or knead by hand for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Adjust water or flour as needed for a soft, slightly tacky dough.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 50-60 minutes, until doubled in size.
  4. Generously oil a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Turn the risen dough into the pan and stretch to fit. Let rest for 5 minutes, then stretch again if needed.
  5. Cover and let the dough rise again for 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  6. Mix minced garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil. For a mellower flavor, roast garlic in a skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Uncover dough and use oiled fingertips to dimple the surface. Drizzle garlic-olive oil mixture evenly over dough.
  8. Sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top, then finish with everything bagel seasoning.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden and cheese is bubbling. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter (optional). Let cool for 10 minutes.
  11. Slice into squares or strips and serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute vegan cheeses and butter. Add fresh herbs or red pepper flakes for variation. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Leftovers make great croutons or sandwich bread.

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Keywords: focaccia, cheesy bread, garlic parmesan, everything bagel, easy bread, potluck, brunch, comfort food

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