Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Print)
Tender Italian-style muffins with aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary, ready in just 35 minutes for a perfect snack or side.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tbsp sugar
03 - 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
04 - 1 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
06 - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
→ Flavorings
07 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus extra for topping
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Topping
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
04 - Fold in chopped rosemary, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Divide dough evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Brush tops with additional olive oil. Sprinkle with extra rosemary and flaky sea salt if using.
06 - Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel. Place in a warm, draft-free area for 20 minutes until dough puffs slightly.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until tops are golden brown and muffins sound hollow when tapped gently.
08 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They bake in half the time of traditional focaccia but deliver all those signature dimpled, olive-oil-soaked moments
- Perfect portion control means everyone gets their own crispy-edged little bread cloud
- The garlic and rosemary combination makes people think youve been kneading dough for hours when it took minutes
02 -
- Warm water should feel like a comfortable bath temperature, around 110°F, to activate the yeast without killing it
- The dough will be sticky and thats exactly right, so resist adding more flour or youll lose that tender interior
- These freeze beautifully wrapped individually and reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes
03 -
- Brushing olive oil on top halfway through baking creates an extra-crispy, golden crust that bakery-style
- Letting the muffins cool completely before storing prevents condensation from making them soggy