Parmesan Sage Focaccia

A little cheese and some fresh sage change the flavor of a basic focaccia recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
• 1 1/2 Cups Warm Water (Approximate)
• 4 - 4 1/2 Cups All-purpose, Unbleached Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 Cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Teaspoons Coarse Cracked Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Sage Leaves, Finely Chopped
• Coarse Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of...: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of the flour, 1 teaspoon black pepper, chopped sage, 1 cup of the parmesan cheese, salt, and yeast.
2. 2Add enough warm water to make a sticky...: Add enough warm water to make a sticky dough, and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon and then your hands, adding additional flour as needed to keep dough workable.
3. 3Transfer to a floured work surface and knead...: Transfer to a floured work surface and knead by hand for a few minutes or until smooth.
4. 4Place in a well oiled bowl, cover with...: Place in a well oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5Punch down and place on a 9 x...: Punch down and place on a 9 x 11 oiled baking sheet (or larger for thinner, crispier focaccia).
6. 6Dimple the top surface with your finger tips,...: Dimple the top surface with your finger tips, and then drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with coarse salt, remaining teaspoon of black pepper, and remaining parmesan cheese.
7. 7Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake...: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
8. 8Serve warm or at room temperature.
9. 9To serve, slice into 2 inch by 3...: To serve, slice into 2 inch by 3 inch pieces to serve with dinner, or into 5 x 5 inch squares to use as sandwiches.