Parmesan Black Pepper Focaccia

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I’ve never met a carb I didn’t like. And this Parmesan Black Pepper Focaccia has become a bit of an obsession ever since I started developing the recipe a few weeks ago. The first batch was too dense. The second batch tasted good, but was too wet. The third batch was getting close, but my OCD just couldn’t let it rest at that.

This morning I gave it a final go. Three bottles of olive oil and a 15-minute fire alarm scare later (apparently 450ºF is relatively warm), and the result was perfection in the form of a crunchy exterior and famously focaccia soft center. And soak it up my fellow cheese-o-holics, because this bad boy has an entire cup (and then some) of freshly shredded Parm.

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Parmesan Black Pepper Focaccia

I’ve never met a carb I didn’t like. And this Parmesan Black Pepper Focaccia has become a bit of an obsession ever since I started developing the recipe a few weeks ago. The first batch was too dense. The second batch tasted good, but was too wet. The third batch was getting close, but my […]
Author: Kelly Senyei
4 from 1 vote
Parmesan Black Pepper Focaccia
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 20 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 (¼ oz.) packet yeast
  • 1½ cups warm water (approximately 110ºF)
  • 3 ¼ cups All Purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup good quality Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup, plus ¼ cup, shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine the yeast and the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add the olive oil to the yeast, then add the flour mixture. Mix the dough on low speed until the wet and dry ingredients combine, then increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until it is soft, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides, then add the parmesan and black pepper and mix just until combined.
  • Grease a 13x9" baking pan.
  • Grease your hands with olive oil then transfer the dough to the prepared pan, using your hands to spread it out. Use your fingertips to make small indentations on the top of the dough then cover it with plastic wrap and let it proof in a warm, dry place (such as your dryer) for one hour, or until it doubles in size.
  • Bake the focaccia for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven, and sprinkle it with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and a final drizzle of olive oil. Return the pan to the oven and bake it an additional 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the focaccia cool before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal, Fat: 2g, Sodium: 234mg, Calcium: 1mg

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  1. 4 stars
    I made this yesterday and it turned out delicious. My family even requested I make it again next week for our spaghetti night. Thank you!

  2. we tried your recipe yesterday, served with spaghetti for our dinner and we all loved it! We have a local store that sells flavored Olive Oils, and I want to try the recipe again, using some of the flavored oils. So Good! :)

    1. Hi Dianna! Thanks so much for your comment and I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe! I can’t imagine how great it’d be with flavored oils (like basil, oregano, etc.) :)

  3. Thank you all for your feedback and your patience! I’ve entirely re-worked this recipe and updated it above. I am just pulling a hot pan of it out of the oven and it looks (and smells) great!

    1. Hi Mindy,

      I will make this recipe again next weekend and update it with any corrections I may find. Thank you!

  4. SO, what am i missing, this Recipe did sound delicious but doesnt seem to work. there isnt any liquid in it really, yet it says its a really wet dough. Hmmm… your end up with floured parm and pepper. haha… not bread… can you help me?

    1. Thanks for your comment, William. I’d love to help! I’ve made this several times without fail, but I’ll give it another go this weekend. Did you use enough olive oil? I’ll keep you posted!

  5. mmm we just had our first attempt at focaccia last night–topped with tomatoes & olives. your version looks heavenly, i’ll have to try it next!