Everything Bagel Focaccia Bread
This Everything Bagel Focaccia Bread recipe takes two of my favorite things, the chewy, salty magic of an everything bagel and the golden, olive oil–kissed fluff of homemade focaccia, and brings them together in the coziest way.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups warm water 110°F
- 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ tsp
- 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt. Stir until dough forms a rough ball.
- Cover and let rise 4–5 hours at room temperature, until doubled.
- Oil a 9×13 pan with olive oil. Sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning in the pan.
- Use two forks to pull the dough’s edges into the center, forming a ball. Coat hands in olive oil and transfer dough to pan. Sprinkle with more seasoning.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Use fingers to press dimples across the surface. Sprinkle with everything seasoning again.
- Add thinly sliced garlic, pressing it gently into the dough.
- Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Don’t skimp on olive oil, it gives the focaccia its signature golden crust.
Be patient with the rise. Longer fermentation equals more flavor.
Press the garlic slices into the dough so they don’t burn during baking.
Always cool slightly before slicing. Focaccia continues to set as it cools.
If you like a crispier bottom, bake directly on a pizza stone or preheated baking steel.
Be patient with the rise. Longer fermentation equals more flavor.
Press the garlic slices into the dough so they don’t burn during baking.
Always cool slightly before slicing. Focaccia continues to set as it cools.
If you like a crispier bottom, bake directly on a pizza stone or preheated baking steel.
