Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable)

Savory Italian muffins with roasted garlic and rosemary, fluffy texture, golden crust

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup warm water
03 - 2 1/4 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 plus extra for garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
10 - Flaky sea salt to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

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, then 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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own golden, crispy edged treasure
  • The dough comes together in minutes but tastes like you labored for hours
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead for brunch guests
02 -
  • Water that's too hot will kill your yeast, too cold and it won't wake up at all
  • These freeze beautifully, so double the batch and always have some on hand
03 -
  • Use a kitchen towel to cover the dough so it can breathe while rising
  • Don't skip the flaky salt topping, it's what makes these restaurant worthy

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