Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins
Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are soft, aromatic, and easy-to-make bread treats bursting with garlic and fresh rosemary. Perfectly portioned into muffin-sized bites, these flavorful muffins are ideal as a side, snack, or appetizer for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples and baked to a golden crust, they fill your kitchen with wonderful scents and deliver bakery-quality bread at home.
- Author: Lilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Dough Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: Combine 1 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon active dry yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy to activate the yeast.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture along with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Fold in the minced garlic and finely chopped fresh rosemary towards the end.
- Knead and Let Rise: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Into Muffins: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions. Place each portion into a greased muffin tin cup, pressing down slightly to flatten and shape. Drizzle olive oil over each muffin and sprinkle a few rosemary leaves and sea salt flakes on top.
- Final Rise and Bake: Allow the shaped muffins to rise again for 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Notes
- Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor and aroma.
- Do not over-knead; knead just enough to develop a tender crumb.
- Keep water temperature between 100°F and 110°F to effectively activate the yeast.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance taste and texture.
- Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size for soft, airy muffins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: focaccia, garlic rosemary muffins, garlic bread, savory muffins, homemade bread, vegan bread, appetizer, snack