The Best Focaccia Muffins Recipe
Making homemade focaccia bread doesn’t have to be complicated! These garlic rosemary focaccia muffins are an easy and adorable way to make individual portions of classic homemade focaccia bread! My favorite part of focaccia is the crispy corner pieces, and these muffins create a crispy edge all the way around, thanks to the olive oil! These focaccia bread muffins have that beautiful dimpled top, just like traditional focaccia, giving them a rustic charm. Plus, the individual muffin format makes them perfect for sharing at parties, as part of a meal, or even on the go!
Ingredients Needed
Warm Water: Warm water that is about 90 degrees F will help the yeast to bloom and activate! Salt: Salt will need to be added to the yeast mixture and more added to the dough. Yeast: Yeast is what creates the fluffy air bubbles in focaccia muffins! It also adds flavor! After mixing it with warm water and salt, it should start to foam up a bit. All-Purpose Flour: All purpose flour works great here. If you need to make gluten-free focaccia muffins, feel free to use a gluten free 1:1 replacement flour. Olive Oil: High quality extra virgin olive oil adds the best flavor! Parmesan Cheese: I like to add a bit of grated parmesan cheese on top for added flavor and a little crunch. Garlic: I infuse my olive oil with a bit of fresh garlic for an added depth of savory flavor. Fresh Rosemary: Add some fresh rosemary on top for an herby flavor! If you need to add dried rosemary, you can instead. Coarse Salt: A sprinkle of coarse salt on top is great for flavor. You can add kosher salt of coarse sea salt.
How to Make Focaccia Muffins
Tips for Success
Use warm water to activate the yeast. Make sure your water is warm, around 90 degrees, but not too hot either! This will help to activate the yeast without killing it. Give the dough time to rise. By placing the muffin tin with focaccia dough in it in a warm (but off) oven, the dough will rise more quickly and evenly. Just be sure to remove the muffin tin before preheating the oven to the higher baking temperature! Don’t forget the classic focaccia dimple! Use your fingertips to press small indentations into the top of each muffin. This allows the olive oil to make little pools that will turn into pockets of flavor after baking!
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They also pair well with a cheese platter or charcuterie board for an appetizer spread. If you’re hosting brunch, these muffins will be a wonderful addition to the table, served with herb scrambled eggs, air fryer vegetables, and an easy fresh fruit salad.
