Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable)

Tender Italian-style muffins with aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary, ready in just 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
06 - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

→ Flavorings

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk until evenly blended.
03 - Add warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Fold in chopped rosemary, minced garlic, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Divide dough evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with additional rosemary and flaky sea salt if desired.
06 - Cover loosely with a clean towel. Set in a warm place for 20 minutes until dough puffs slightly.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until tops are golden brown and muffins sound hollow when tapped.
08 - Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the crispy chewy olive oil drenched satisfaction of focaccia in under 40 minutes flat
  • The muffin form means built in portion control and perfect handheld size for dipping
02 -
  • The dough will be sticky and that is exactly right so resist adding more flour
  • Letting them rest those 20 minutes before baking is what creates the tender interior texture
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure your flour for consistent results every time
  • Let your water cool to exactly 110F if you want the fastest rise

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