Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable Version)

Savory Italian muffins with aromatic rosemary and roasted garlic flavors

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup warm water
03 - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
04 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tsp sugar
06 - 1 tsp sea salt

→ Flavorings & Toppings

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped plus extra for garnish
09 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
10 - Flaky sea salt to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, sea salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Stir minced garlic and chopped rosemary into the dough until evenly distributed.
04 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
06 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
07 - Punch down dough and divide evenly among the muffin cups.
08 - Drizzle each muffin with olive oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, black pepper, and extra rosemary.
09 - Cover and let rise in the tin for 10-15 minutes.
10 - Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
11 - Cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between bread and a savory muffin, impossibly light inside with a golden crust
  • They bake faster than traditional focaccia but deliver all those signature dimpled, oily pockets of flavor
  • Perfect for portion control and they actually reheat beautifully if you somehow have leftovers
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes these tough, stop kneading as soon as it feels smooth and elastic
  • Letting them rise in the muffin tin before baking creates better height and texture
  • Oiling the muffin cups generously is non negotiable or they will stick stubbornly
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for faster, more even rising
  • Let the muffins cool completely before freezing to prevent ice crystals

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