Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable)
Herbed focaccia-style muffins with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary—golden, soft bites perfect for soups or snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet instant yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
04 - 1 teaspoon 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, sugar, and fine sea salt.
02 - Add lukewarm water and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Divide the risen dough evenly among the muffin cups; dough will be sticky. Use well-oiled hands or a scoop to transfer portions.
07 - Brush the tops of each muffin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle extra chopped rosemary and flaky sea salt evenly over each portion.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The muffin shape lets you sneak focaccia straight from the tin—no slicing, no fuss.
- The blend of fresh rosemary and roasted garlic feels surprisingly fancy for something so easy.
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- If your dough feels too stiff, add a splash more water; dryness means less rise.
- Using oiled hands to handle the dough is a gamechanger for sticky situations.
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- For foolproof rising on chilly days, place your bowl on top of a just-warm (turned off) oven.
- Add a dusting of grated Parmesan before baking for a crunchy, cheesy crown.