Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable version)

Individual Italian-style breads infused with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, perfectly golden and ready in under 90 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Flavorings & Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

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 tablespoons 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 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 until golden brown.
11 - Cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • You get that irresistible focaccia crunch and chew in adorable handheld portions
  • The roasted garlic and rosemary combo makes your whole kitchen smell like an Italian bakery
  • They come together faster than you'd think, with most hands-off time while the dough does its thing
02 -
  • Don't skip the second rise in the muffin tin, it's what gives them that gorgeous domed top
  • Be generous with the olive oil drizzle, it creates those signature focaccia dimples and crispy edges
03 -
  • Use water that feels comfortably warm to the touch, about 110°F, for optimal yeast activation
  • Don't worry about making the muffins perfectly uniform, rustic shapes look more inviting

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