Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printer-Friendly)

Fluffy Italian bread muffins with roasted garlic and fragrant rosemary, baked until golden and perfect for dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Flavorings & Toppings

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 2 tbsp 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 tbsp 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 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 on top.
11 - Cool for a few minutes in the pan before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes and practically rises itself while you do other things
  • Each muffin has those perfect crispy edges and soft, pillowy centers that make focaccia so addictive
02 -
  • The dough should feel tacky, not dry—add more water by the tablespoon if it's cracking or too stiff
  • Don't skip the olive oil drizzle before baking, because those pools of oil create the authentic focaccia texture
03 -
  • Use a kitchen towel instead of plastic wrap for the first rise—it lets the dough breathe a bit
  • Don't overfill the muffin cups, because they'll puff up dramatically and you want them to rise, not overflow

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