Description
These Focaccia Muffins provide a delightful burst of flavor with every bite. Perfect for any meal, their fluffy texture and crispy tops make them unforgettable. Quick to prepare, these charm with garlic and herbs, making them an ideal comfort food for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
Ingredients
- Warm Water (1 cup, 105°-110°F)
- Granulated Sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Active Dry Yeast (1 teaspoon)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (â…“ cup)
- Italian Seasoning (1 tablespoon)
- Garlic (2 teaspoons, minced)
- Kosher Salt (1 teaspoon, divided)
- All-Purpose Flour (2 ½ cups)
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Mix the oil mixture with yeast mixture, then add flour; stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes; let it rest in a greased bowl for 1 hour to double in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F; prepare a muffin tin with oil.
- Divide risen dough among muffin cups, creating dimples in the tops.
- Brush tops with remaining oil mixture and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 11-14 minutes until golden brown; cool briefly before serving.
Notes
Using filtered water helps activate yeast more effectively.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
Feel free to add sun-dried tomatoes or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg