Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printer-Friendly)
Tender focaccia muffins with roasted garlic, rosemary, olive oil and flaky salt — warm, herby bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 cup lukewarm water
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
→ Flavorings and Toppings
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly mixed.
02 - Pour in lukewarm water and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment until a sticky dough develops.
03 - Fold in minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
04 - Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Divide risen dough evenly into muffin cups using oiled hands or a dough scoop. Brush each top with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional rosemary.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown and cooked through. Centers should spring back lightly when touched.
08 - Remove muffins from oven, let rest in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You can savor all the best bits of focaccia in perfect handheld portions that vanish faster than you think.
- The dough is forgiving, so even if it’s your first bread adventure, these come out fluffy and full of flavor.
02 -
- Once, I rushed and skipped oiling my muffin tin — and pulling out twelve stuck muffins taught me never to cut corners.
- I discovered that adding rosemary on top just before baking makes the kitchen smell even more magical.
03 -
- Finish with a last drizzle of olive oil right as they come out for a bakery-style sheen.
- Try adding just a pinch of lemon zest for a bright note that surprises in the best way.