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Skillet Garlic Focaccia

Oven baked skillet focaccia in a cast iron skillet.
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Warm garlic focaccia bread cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for skillet)
  • 1½ c. Warm Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Yeast
  • 3½ c. Flour
  • 1¼ tsp. Salt
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil (for dough)

Garlic Butter

  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegan Butter
  • 3 pods Garlic (microplaned or finely chopped)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cast iron skillet by coating with 2 Tbsp olive oil.
    Warm water to about 110°F. Mix the yeast into the water until dissolved.
  2. In the base of a stand mixer, with the hook attachment, add flour and salt. Pour the yeast water and oil into the mixing bowl.
  3. Turn the mixer on low for about 10-15 seconds to combine the ingredients. Then, crank the speed to high and beat for 1 minute.
  4. Remove the dough from the bowl and press into the cast iron skillet. Cover with a clean dish towel and allow to rest 1 hr.
  5. After about 50 minutes, preheat the oven to 375°F and begin to prepare the garlic butter.
  6. In a small bowl melt the vegan butter. Add olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the microplaned garlic.
  7. Using your fingers, press holes into the dough and brush with garlic butter and sprinkle additional sea salt on top as needed. Bake for 35 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool a few minutes in the skillet before moving to a cooling rack.

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