Description
Fresh garlic rosemary skillet bread emerges straight from the cast-iron pan, delivering warm comfort with crispy edges and aromatic herbs. Your kitchen will smell incredible while this simple yet delectable bread bakes to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup olive oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
Seasoning and Leavening:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons rapid rise instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast, and ¾ teaspoon sea salt in a spacious mixing bowl. Blend the dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Warm ¼ cup olive oil and 1 cup water to exactly 125-130°F using a kitchen thermometer. Pour the heated liquid into the flour mixture and stir until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 2 minutes, or manually for 8-10 minutes. Your goal is a smooth, elastic ball that springs back when gently pressed.
- Allow the dough to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. After resting, press down firmly to release trapped air pockets.
- Generously coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the center of the skillet and create a distinctive criss-cross pattern on the surface using a sharp knife.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil across the dough. Scatter 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary over the surface. Sprinkle an extra pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Let the dough rise, uncovered, in a warm spot for 60 minutes until it looks puffy and expanded. Meanwhile, position your oven rack in the center and preheat to 400°F.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Your focaccia is ready when the top turns a deep golden brown and releases an aromatic herbal fragrance.
Notes
- Work with warm liquid around 125-130°F to activate the yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Kneading develops gluten, so take time to work the dough until smooth and elastic, which creates better bread texture.
- Cast iron skillet gives amazing crispy edges and helps distribute heat evenly for consistent browning across the focaccia.
- When adding herbs and garlic, press them gently into the surface so they stick during baking and create delicious flavor pockets.
- Prep Time: 20-22 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 147 kcal
- Sugar: 1.0 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg