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Focaccia Muffins Recipe

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Deliciously soft and aromatic focaccia muffins infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, perfect as a snack or accompaniment to meals. These easy-to-make muffins feature a light, olive oil-rich dough with a crisp golden top and tender inside, prepared using simple ingredients and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (105°-110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup (71 g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided (½ tsp for dough, ½ tsp for topping)
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently to dissolve and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare seasoning oil: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and half of the kosher salt (½ teaspoon).
  3. Combine oil and yeast mixtures: Pour half of the seasoned oil mixture (about 2 ½ tablespoons) into the foamy yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Add flour and mix dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms and all flour is incorporated.
  5. Let dough rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased large bowl. Cover it with a clean tea towel and place it in a warm spot to rest and rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  6. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to get it ready for baking the focaccia muffins.
  7. Prepare muffin tin: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of the remaining seasoned oil mixture into each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom and sides of each cup. Reserve any leftover oil for brushing the tops later.
  8. Divide and shape dough: Once risen, divide the dough evenly among the muffin cups. Use your fingers to gently press the dough down and create characteristic dimples in each muffin.
  9. Brush toppings: Brush the tops of the dough in each muffin cup with the remaining oil mixture, then sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt over the tops.
  10. Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 11-14 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and the bottoms are crisp.
  11. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve the focaccia muffins warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure water temperature is between 105°-110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Use a light hand when creating dimples; this traps the oil and flavor in the dough for authentic focaccia texture.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle additional herbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
  • Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors settle and prevent burning your mouth.

Keywords: focaccia muffins, Italian bread, savory muffins, garlic focaccia, Italian seasoning bread, olive oil bread

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