Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Print View)
Herby focaccia muffins with roasted garlic, rosemary, olive oil and flaky sea salt—tender golden bites.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 cup lukewarm water
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
→ Flavorings
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - Pour lukewarm water and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil into the dry mix. Blend using a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Fold the minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary evenly into the dough.
04 - Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour, until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with oil.
06 - Divide the risen dough evenly among the muffin cups using oiled hands or a scoop. Dough will remain sticky.
07 - Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle each with flaky sea salt and additional chopped rosemary.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Remove from oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
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- Each muffin is its own pillowy, olive oil-brushed bite — ideal for sharing or sneaking as a midnight snack.
- They're the perfect way to impress guests without stress — no fancy bread shaping, just rustic charm and big flavors.
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- If you skimp on oil for the tin or tops, you’ll miss out on that signature focaccia-like crust.
- Letting the dough rise somewhere too chilly will leave your muffins heavy and sad — a little patience in a cozy spot makes all the difference.
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- Don't be tempted to rush the rise — flavor and texture both improve with a little patience.
- Brushing extra olive oil right after baking keeps the crust tender and fragrant, like a bakery loaf.