Description
Golden, crispy, and infused with the deep flavors of garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, these focaccia muffins are a twist on the classic Italian bread. They have a slightly chewy interior with a light, airy texture and a beautifully crisp crust. The garlic and rosemary provide a bold, earthy flavor, while a drizzle of high-quality olive oil gives them a luxurious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the topping:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions:
- Grated Parmesan for extra savory depth
- A sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat
- Sun-dried tomatoes or olives for Mediterranean flair
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Stir to mix.
- Gradually add warm water and olive oil, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Prepare the Muffin Pan
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
Step 3: Shape the Muffins
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball and place it into the greased muffin cups.
- Cover with a towel and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Add the Toppings
- In a small bowl, mix garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Using your fingers, press dimples into each muffin dough ball.
- Spoon the garlic-rosemary mixture evenly over each muffin.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and crisp.
- Let them cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, drizzle a little more olive oil on top before baking.
- If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in warm water first and let it sit for 5 minutes before adding to the flour.
- Store-bought focaccia seasoning can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rise time)
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg