Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable View)
Tender Italian-style muffins with aromatic garlic and rosemary, golden and ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tbsp sugar
03 - 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
04 - 1 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
06 - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
→ Flavorings
07 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Topping
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until well blended.
03 - Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
04 - Stir in chopped rosemary, minced garlic, and black pepper until evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
05 - Divide the dough evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Drizzle or brush a little olive oil on top of each muffin. Sprinkle with extra rosemary and flaky sea salt if desired.
06 - Cover loosely with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. The dough will puff slightly but won't double in size.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped.
08 - Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- They bake faster than traditional focaccia but deliver the same irresistible chewy inside and crispy outside
- The rosemary-garlic combination makes your whole kitchen smell like an Italian bakery
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- The dough will be sticky and that is exactly right, do not keep adding flour or your muffins will be tough
- Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before eating or the texture will be gummy inside
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- Use room temperature water, not hot, or you risk killing the yeast before it can work
- Brush the tops with olive oil again halfway through baking for extra golden color