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This quick focaccia is the perfect bread to serve alongside soups, pastas, and more. Tender, with great flavor and a crispy bottom, this quick focaccia recipe is everything you want it to be.

This quick skillet focaccia is the perfect bread to serve alongside soups, pastas, and more. Tender, with great flavor and a crispy bottom, this focaccia recipe is everything you want it to be.
focaccia in cast iron skillet topped with parmesan cheese
focaccia in cast iron skillet topped with parmesan cheese

I’ve learned a secret to making the perfect focaccia, and its so easy its ridiculous! The secret? Make it in a cast iron skillet!!

No, really! Not only does using a skillet help you to get a perfectly round and even circle, but it also helps to create a beautifully crispy crust!

I might never make focaccia any other way — time after time this recipe just turns out so perfectly! And whats makes it best, is that it is ready to eat in an hour!

Need some easy bread ideas to serve with dinner? Try these:

How to make a quick 1 hour focaccia

This recipe is simple to make! For the full set of directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below. This is just a general overview on how to make it to help you plan.

Make the dough

  1. Preheat your oven to 220F.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the warm water and sugar.
  3. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Turn the mixer on low speed and add 1 cup of flour and salt.
  5. Add the oil and mix well.
  6. Gradually add the remaining cup of flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (you may not use all the flour, so go slowly!)
  7. Turn the oven off, but keep the door closed while you finish preparing the dough!
  8. Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times, until it is smooth and not sticky.
  9. Place the dough into a greased 9″ or 10″ skillet and spread out with your fingers until the dough is evenly spread to all sides.

Let the dough rest.

  1. Cover with a kitchen towel and place in the TURNED OFF oven for 20 minutes.
  2. Take the skillet out and preheat the oven to 400F.
  3. Make small indentions in the dough with your fingertips.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and spices.
  5. Brush the dough with half the butter.

Bake

  1. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from oven, brush with the remaining butter, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and Enjoy!

Storage Information

This homemade focaccia recipe will keep best when loosely covered and kept on the counter for up to 2 days.

For best results, we-warm in the oven or a toaster oven a little bit before eating.

How to serve this

This bread is perfect when served with a meal. It is great when served next to a pasta dish like baked mostaccioli or a soup like Tuscan bean soup.

You can also serve this with a dipping sauce of Italian herb seasoning mixed with olive oil.

slice of focaccia on white plate

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focaccia in cast iron skillet topped with parmesan cheese

Quick Skillet Foccaccia

This quick skillet focaccia is the perfect bread to serve alongside soups, pastas, and more. Tender, with great flavor and a crispy bottom, this focaccia recipe is everything you want it to be.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Jenni

Ingredients

Dough

  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp yeast
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt

Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 220F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the warm water and sugar.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the mixer on low speed and add 1 cup of flour and salt.
  • Add the oil and mix well.
  • Gradually add the remaining cup of flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (you may not use all the flour, so go slowly!)
  • Turn the oven off, but keep the door closed while you finish preparing the dough!
  • Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times, until it is smooth and not sticky.
  • Place the dough into a greased 9″ or 10″ skillet and spread out with your fingers until the dough is evenly spread to all sides.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and place in the TURNED OFF oven for 20 minutes.
  • Take the skillet out and preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Make small indentions in the dough with your fingertips.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and spices.
  • Brush the dough with half the butter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, brush with the remaining butter, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g
*This recipe is from Crunchy Creamy Sweet

2 Comments

  1. Omg!! Made this for dinner tonight to go with a homemade lentil soup and it was to DIE FOR! I really wish I made 2 because everyone at the dinner table was literally freaking out over the bread. I replaced the Italian spice with garlic powder and baked for 5 more minutes. Thanks so much! Keeping this recipe forever!

  2. This is so tasty and I love having it with some pasta!!!

5 from 6 votes (5 ratings without comment)

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