Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable Version)
Tender focaccia-style muffins with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, golden and ideal alongside soups or salads.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet instant yeast (7 grams)
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, 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:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - Pour in the lukewarm water and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Fold in the minced garlic and finely chopped rosemary until just combined.
04 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Divide the risen dough evenly among the muffin cups. The dough will be sticky; use oiled hands or a scoop for easier handling.
07 - Brush the tops of the dough portions with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with extra rosemary and flaky sea salt.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each muffin has pillowy focaccia centers and crisp olive oil tops, making them irresistible for bread lovers.
- You can whip up a batch ahead of time, and they somehow taste even better with a good soup or sneaky midnight snack.
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- If you skimp on oil for the tops, you won’t get that crisp focaccia edge—it makes all the difference.
- Dough might seem impossibly sticky, but resist adding extra flour; oiled hands are the trick!
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- Letting dough rise in a slightly warmed (but turned off) oven speeds things up on chilly days.
- A final drizzle of olive oil as soon as the muffins come out of the oven adds aroma and that classic Italian flair.