E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page Cast Iron Pan Focaccia Lodge Cast Iron | February 6, 2025 Bubbly yet tender, this classic focaccia features pockets of roasted garlic and olive oil and is flecked with crusty salt. The perfect addition to a bread basket, sure, but we also love to split it in half horizontally and make sandwiches. Cast iron gives this focaccia a crispy exterior and tender interior: perfect for sopping up sauce. Level Intermediate Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes Cook Time 20-25 minutes Serves 10-12 Cook it With Our Cast Iron Baking Pan Ingredients Dough 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 110° F) 1 teaspoon honey 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 head roasted garlic, skin removed (see note) 2 tablespoons olive oil Topping ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 medium shallot, sliced thin Fresh rosemary sprigs Directions In a bowl, combine warm water and honey. Add yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In the bowl of a stand mixer bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp of olive oil. With dough hook attached, mix on medium low until shaggy. Add roasted garlic. Increase speed to medium high and knead 3-5 minutes. Dough should be smooth and pull cleanly from the sides of the bowl. Add dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. For added flavor, refrigerate overnight. Remove from the fridge and let come to room temperature for about an hour before moving to the next step. Generously oil the bottom and sides of a cast iron casserole pan with ¼ cup olive oil. This will help create a crispy crust. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the cast iron baking pan. Gently stretch and press the dough to fit the pan evenly. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes to relax and expand. While the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 475° F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the dough. Use your fingers to press dimples into the dough, pressing firmly but not all the way through. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the dough. Add rosemary sprigs, sliced garlic, and shallot. Place the cast iron pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are crispy. Remove from the oven and allow the focaccia to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing. Note: To make roasted garlic, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Leaving the head of garlic intact, slice the top or stem end off, exposing the tops of the garlic. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap loosely with aluminum foil. Roast for 30 minutes or until the garlic is tender and begins to brown. Contributed By: Lodge Cast Iron We hope you enjoy our stories and recipes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and tag your Instagram food photos with #lodgecastiron for a chance to be featured on our feed! Complete Your Kitchen We recommend these must-have products to help with this recipe. How would you rate this recipe? Thanks for rating Submit Recommended recipes you might like Griddled English Muffins View recipe Maple Cornmeal Biscuits View recipe Chocolate Cake With Ganache View recipe
E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page Cast Iron Pan Focaccia Lodge Cast Iron | February 6, 2025 Bubbly yet tender, this classic focaccia features pockets of roasted garlic and olive oil and is flecked with crusty salt. The perfect addition to a bread basket, sure, but we also love to split it in half horizontally and make sandwiches. Cast iron gives this focaccia a crispy exterior and tender interior: perfect for sopping up sauce. Level Intermediate Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes Cook Time 20-25 minutes Serves 10-12 Cook it With Our Cast Iron Baking Pan Ingredients Dough 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 110° F) 1 teaspoon honey 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 head roasted garlic, skin removed (see note) 2 tablespoons olive oil Topping ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 medium shallot, sliced thin Fresh rosemary sprigs Directions In a bowl, combine warm water and honey. Add yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In the bowl of a stand mixer bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp of olive oil. With dough hook attached, mix on medium low until shaggy. Add roasted garlic. Increase speed to medium high and knead 3-5 minutes. Dough should be smooth and pull cleanly from the sides of the bowl. Add dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. For added flavor, refrigerate overnight. Remove from the fridge and let come to room temperature for about an hour before moving to the next step. Generously oil the bottom and sides of a cast iron casserole pan with ¼ cup olive oil. This will help create a crispy crust. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the cast iron baking pan. Gently stretch and press the dough to fit the pan evenly. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes to relax and expand. While the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 475° F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the dough. Use your fingers to press dimples into the dough, pressing firmly but not all the way through. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the dough. Add rosemary sprigs, sliced garlic, and shallot. Place the cast iron pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are crispy. Remove from the oven and allow the focaccia to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing. Note: To make roasted garlic, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Leaving the head of garlic intact, slice the top or stem end off, exposing the tops of the garlic. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap loosely with aluminum foil. Roast for 30 minutes or until the garlic is tender and begins to brown. Contributed By: Lodge Cast Iron We hope you enjoy our stories and recipes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and tag your Instagram food photos with #lodgecastiron for a chance to be featured on our feed! Complete Your Kitchen We recommend these must-have products to help with this recipe. How would you rate this recipe? Thanks for rating Submit Recommended recipes you might like Griddled English Muffins View recipe Maple Cornmeal Biscuits View recipe Chocolate Cake With Ganache View recipe