Golden Crust Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins Recipe
Golden Crust Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are a delightful blend of savory flavors, featuring a soft and fluffy texture infused with fresh garlic and aromatic rosemary. Perfect for any occasion, these muffins elevate your snacking or dining experience with their irresistible golden crust and fragrant herbal notes, ideal when served warm alongside soups or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (100°F-110°F / 37°C-43°C)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing and topping)
Flavorings
- 3–4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or roasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water with sugar and active dry yeast. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is properly activated.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and sea salt together. Gradually pour in the yeast mixture along with the olive oil while stirring continuously until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten for a fluffy texture.
- Add Flavor: Gently fold in the finely chopped garlic and fresh rosemary into the dough to evenly distribute the aromatic flavors throughout the mixture.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare Muffin Portions: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the risen dough gently, then divide it into portions to fill muffin tins about halfway full.
- Second Rise: Allow the dough portions to rise again in the muffin tins for about 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and fragrant.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally with butter, or enjoy plain.
Notes
- Use unbleached all-purpose flour for best texture and fluffiness.
- Ensure yeast is fresh for proper activation and rise.
- Warm water should be between 100°F-110°F (37°C-43°C) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Roasting the garlic beforehand enhances sweetness and flavor.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Reheat muffins briefly in the oven to restore freshness.
- Feel free to substitute rosemary with thyme or add cheese for variation.
- Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free area for best results.
- High-quality extra virgin olive oil enriches the flavor significantly.
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