Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Muffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Dough
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1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (preferably Saf brand)
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 ¼ cups warm water
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2 ½ cups bread flour
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2 teaspoons sea salt
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons Le Saunier de Camargue Herbes De Provence Fleur de Sel (or any finishing salt)
→ Rosemary Garlic Topping
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
# Instructions:
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Begin by combining yeast, honey, and warm water in a large bowl. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy and fragrant.
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Add your flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a large spoon or spatula until you have a rough, cohesive dough - it might seem wet but should hold its shape.
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Pour about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over your dough, gently turning to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (minimum 8 hours) - your dough will double in size.
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The next day, drizzle another 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough and give it a quick knead in the bowl to deflate it.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly oiled counter and pat into a rectangle. Cut the dough in half, then divide each half into six pieces for a total of twelve portions.
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Grease a muffin pan with olive oil. Place each portion of dough into the tins - they don't need to be perfect circles, but should fit snugly. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.
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Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering. Turn off heat, add minced rosemary and garlic, and swirl the pan briefly to cook the aromatics (about 1 minute). If the mixture starts to brown too quickly, transfer it to a bowl immediately.
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil your hands and make deep dimples all over the dough surfaces, pressing down to the bottom of the pan. Spoon the rosemary garlic topping evenly over each muffin.
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Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. While still hot, brush with melted butter and sprinkle generously with finishing salt.
# Notes:
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Saf brand yeast is highly recommended for its reliability and consistent results
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For a vegan version, substitute honey with equal amounts of white sugar or maple syrup
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While all-purpose flour works, bread flour provides the best texture