Garlic Butter Herb Focaccia Muffin Recipe
These Garlic Butter Herb Focaccia Muffins are a savory, soft, and fluffy bread treat infused with fragrant garlic butter and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side for meals or a flavorful snack, they combine the classic Italian focaccia flavors into convenient muffin-sized portions that are easy to make and utterly delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 focaccia muffins 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Herb Topping:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt to evenly distribute the salt throughout the flour.
- Form Dough: Add olive oil and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Portion Dough: Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Place each dough ball into the muffin cups and brush the tops with half of the prepared garlic butter mixture.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Second Rest: Let the dough balls rest in the muffin tin for 10 minutes to slightly rise and relax before baking.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the focaccia muffins are golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Final Toppings: While still warm, brush the cupcakes with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs for added flavor and aroma.
- Serve Warm: These focaccia muffins are best enjoyed warm for the ultimate buttery, garlicky flavor experience.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with vegan butter or additional olive oil.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, dried rosemary or thyme can be used but reduce quantity by half for more balanced flavor.
- You can add sun-dried tomatoes or olives inside the dough for variation.
- Store leftover focaccia muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheat gently in the oven to restore softness and flavor.
Keywords: focaccia muffins, garlic butter focaccia, herb focaccia, Italian bread muffins, garlic butter bread
