Focaccia Bread Squares Recipe

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Looking for an alternative to garlic bread? Try this golden focaccia bread that's a big hit at our house. The dough is easy to whip up in the bread machine, then season with rosemary, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese. I serve it warm whenever we're having spaghetti or another Italian dish. -Kay King, Dyersville, Iowa

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Focaccia Bread Squares Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
35 15 50

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

  • In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
  • When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Knead for 1 minute. Press into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Press dough 1/4 in. up the sides of pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes or until sightly risen.
  • With a wooden spoon handle, make indentations at 1-in. intervals. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, rosemary and garlic salt. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Cut into squares; serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 85 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 215 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Focaccia Bread Squares in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p29

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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by Chris Recipes

We love this recipe and use shredded asiago or parmesan cheese. It bakes nicely in a metal roasting pan.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by Mrs_T

We love this bread! It is so easy to make with the bread machine dough. One substitution I made is to use olive oil instead of butter in the dough. It works out just fine. Sometimes I substitute Italian seasoning or pizza spice for the rosemary. This bread is a huge favorite at our house with family and friends alike!


Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by glo58bes

This is incredibly easy and very good. It’s a unique alternative to garlic bread.


Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by rvelsa

I've made this many times - it's easy and it goes great with any Italian dish! Friends and family love it!


Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by rharkless

Don't worry if you don't have a bread machine - it works just fine to mix it by hand or with a stand mixer (what I do). I've made this bread many times and my family loves it. It's great!


Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by Chipperwood

I've used this recipe, with milk rather than dry milk powder, for years - since long before bread machines were around.

This recipe is perfect for the bread machine. It's easy, nearly fail proof, smells glorious, tastes scrumptious, and look complicated. What more can you ask?


Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2009 by lwitry

This has been a go to recipe for me since the first time I tried it.

 
 
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