Description
A quick and easy pan-fried focaccia recipe featuring garlicky goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or as a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
- Soft focaccia dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough for one round about 20–25 cm / 8–10 inches
- Extra virgin olive oil – for the pan and finishing
- Garlic confit – oil-packed cloves and their oil
- Vegan butter – for richness in the finishing brush
- Vegan parmesan – for a salty, cheesy finish
- Fresh parsley – finely chopped for brightness
- Flaky sea salt – to finish
- Optional add-ons: sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, rosemary (fresh or finely chopped), thyme (fresh), crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions
Instructions
- Bring the dough to room temperature (30–60 minutes).
- Shape the dough gently into a round about 1–1.5 cm thick.
- Heat the skillet and add oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Cook the dough, covered, for 8–12 minutes total, flipping halfway if preferred.
- Make the garlic butter finish by warming garlic confit oil and melting vegan butter into it.
- Brush the focaccia with garlic butter, sprinkle with vegan parmesan, and add any optional toppings.
- Rest briefly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
This focaccia can be customized with various toppings or served alongside soups, stews, or as a sandwich base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, garlic bread, vegan, quick bread, Italian bread