Description
Savory rosemary garlic focaccia muffins blend Italian bread traditions with convenient home baking. Herb-infused bites pair perfectly with soups, salads, or enjoyed solo by passionate bakers seeking simple culinary delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 mL) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 mL) warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ cup (120 mL) olive oil, divided
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Gently warm milk with honey until frothy, signaling yeast awakening and readiness.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Dough Formation: Combine olive oil, activated yeast mixture, and egg with dry ingredients, kneading briefly to create a soft, cohesive dough.
- Dough Proofing: Cover dough and rest in a warm, undisturbed space, allowing it to rise and develop pillowy volume.
- Muffin Preparation: Grease muffin tin thoroughly, creating perfect vessels for the developing dough.
- Dough Portioning and Finishing: Fill muffin cups three-quarters full, brush tops with garlic-infused olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional rosemary.
- Baking Transformation: Bake in a preheated oven until muffins turn golden-brown, achieving a crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Serving Suggestion: Cool briefly, then serve warm alongside olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or creamy butter for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Properly: Ensure milk is warm (not hot) around 110°F to prevent killing yeast, creating the perfect frothy environment for dough development.
- Control Moisture Balance: Add flour gradually while mixing to achieve soft, slightly tacky dough consistency that’s neither too dry nor overly wet.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Crush dried rosemary between fingers before adding to release more intense herbal oils and enhance overall aromatic profile.
- Prevent Dense Texture: Avoid overmixing dough, which can develop tough gluten strands and result in heavy, compact muffins instead of light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg