Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable)
Tender focaccia-style muffins with roasted garlic, chopped rosemary and olive oil—golden bites for snacking or with soup.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet (7 grams) instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 cup lukewarm water
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
→ Flavorings
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus extra for topping
10 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt.
02 - Pour lukewarm water and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil into the mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Mix in minced garlic and chopped rosemary, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
04 - Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm environment for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
06 - Evenly divide the risen dough among muffin cups. Use oiled hands or a dough scoop, as the dough will remain sticky.
07 - Brush each portion with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a pinch of reserved rosemary.
08 - Bake muffins for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Release to a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You can make bakery-style focaccia without wrestling a giant dough onto a tray.
- The aroma alone might make you the most popular person on your block (true story).
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- If you try to handle the dough with dry hands, you'll quickly regret it—it’ll stick to everything.
- Oiling the muffin cups well means no torn-off muffin bottoms.
03 -
- I started brushing the tops mid-bake for extra shine and flavor—the olive oil soaks right in.
- Letting the dough rest a few extra minutes before dividing makes handling much easier.