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Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins

Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins
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Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are quick, savory treats combining aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary with a soft, airy focaccia texture. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, these muffins offer a crispy outside and fluffy inside, bursting with Mediterranean flavors and customizable to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF version)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Toppings

  • Extra fresh rosemary for sprinkling
  • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
  • Olive oil drizzle

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active. Stir in olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped fresh rosemary.
  2. Mix in the Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and sea salt to the wet ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until combined. Knead by hand or mixer for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky; add flour if too sticky.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the Muffins: Gently punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide the dough evenly into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Dimple the dough with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle extra rosemary and coarse sea salt on top.
  5. Second Rise and Bake: Let the dough rise again for 20-30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and the muffins sound hollow when tapped.

Notes

  • Use fresh rosemary for the brightest flavor.
  • Do not over-knead to avoid tough muffins.
  • Water should be warm to the touch, not hot, to preserve yeast activity.
  • Dimpling helps lock in olive oil and ensures even rising.
  • Check doneness by tapping bottom of muffins for a hollow sound or use a toothpick.

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Keywords: garlic, rosemary, focaccia, muffins, quick bread, savory snack, Mediterranean, easy recipe

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