Pan-Fried Garlic Focaccia (No Oven Needed)

5 from 2 reviews

Pan-Fried Garlic Focaccia (No Oven Needed)

Soft and airy focaccia cooked entirely in a pan with olive oil, finished with a rich garlic butter topping made from garlic confit, vegan butter, and vegan Parmesan. No oven, no kneading, and perfect for everyday cooking.

Course bread, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian-Inspired, Plant-Based

Prep Time 4 20

Cook Time 15

Rise Time: 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings pieces

Calories 669kcal

Ingredients

Focaccia Dough:

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
480 ml lukewarm water
625 g All-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For Pan Cooking:

Extra-virgin olive oil for the pan

Garlic Butter Topping:

240 ml olive oil
8-10 garlic cloves peeled
60 g vegan butter softened
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Chili flakes (optional)
50 g vegan Parmesan finely grated
2-3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix the lukewarm water and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until lightly foamy.
- Add the flour and salt and mix until no dry flour remains.
- Add the olive oil and mix until incorporated; the dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
First Rise
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 8–24 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
(Alternatively, let rise at room temperature for 3–4 hours.)
Shape
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and gently shape each into loose rounds without kneading.
Pan-Fry the Focaccia
- Heat two pans over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the dough into the pans.
- Cover and cook for 6–8 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp.
- Flip carefully, add more olive oil if needed, cover again, and cook for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
Garlic Butter Topping
- Add the garlic cloves and olive oil to a small saucepan.
- Cook over very low heat for 20–25 minutes until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
- Mash the garlic with a small amount of the oil and mix with vegan butter until smooth.
- Stir in vegan Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

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