Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins Recipe
These Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are a flavorful twist on traditional focaccia bread, featuring aromatic fresh rosemary and minced garlic. Soft and fluffy on the inside with a golden, crispy top, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, these muffins make a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Yeast Mixture
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin), plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Topping
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (flaky or coarse)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant yeast, warm water, and honey. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Prepare Dough: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, chopped rosemary, and minced garlic to the yeast mixture. Knead the ingredients together until the dough is smooth and elastic, which will take about 8 to 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes if using a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape Muffins: Once risen, divide the dough evenly and place portions into a greased muffin tin or cups. Drizzle the tops with additional olive oil to keep them moist.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the flaky or coarse sea salt evenly over the dough in each muffin cup to add texture and flavor.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the muffins for 20 minutes until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with sugar if preferred.
- Make sure water is not too hot as it can kill the yeast; 110°F (43°C) is ideal.
- For an extra fragrant touch, lightly crush the garlic before mincing to release more flavor.
- Fresh rosemary is best, but dried can be used in a lesser quantity (about 1 tablespoon).
- These focaccia muffins are great served warm with soups, salads, or as a side to main dishes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: Garlic rosemary focaccia muffins, Italian bread muffins, savory focaccia, homemade focaccia, rosemary garlic bread, easy bread muffins
