Description
These Focaccia Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional focaccia bread, baked in muffin tins for perfect individual servings. Infused with Italian seasoning, garlic, and a crispy olive oil texture, they make a flavorful and convenient appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water, 105°-110°F
- ⅓ cup (71 g) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Stir gently to dissolve. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Pour half of the seasoned oil mixture (about 2 ½ tablespoons) into the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add the flour to the wet ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms and all the flour is incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased large bowl. Cover with a clean tea towel and let it rest in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Set the oven to 450°F (232°C) to preheat.
- Spoon about ½ teaspoon of the remaining seasoned oil mixture into each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom and sides of each cup with the oil. Reserve any leftover oil mixture for brushing later.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it evenly among the muffin cups. Use your fingers to gently press the dough down and create small dimples in each muffin.
- Brush the tops of the dough with the remaining oil mixture and sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Bake the focaccia muffins for 11-14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms are crisp and cooked through.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm for optimal taste.
Notes
- These muffins are best served warm.
- You can add toppings like olives or herbs on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garlic Herb Focaccia Muffins