Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable)

Tender focaccia muffins with roasted garlic, fresh rosemary and olive oil — ideal for snacking or pairing with soups.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet instant yeast (7 g)
04 - 1 teaspoon 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, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus extra for topping
10 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Pour in lukewarm water and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped rosemary to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
04 - Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
05 - Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
06 - Portion the dough evenly into the muffin tin, using oiled hands or a scoop due to its sticky texture.
07 - Brush each portion with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional rosemary.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the focaccia muffins are golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Baking these in a muffin tin creates golden tops and soft, herby interiors—no loaf slicing or waiting for that elusive perfect corner piece.
  • You can serve them alongside soup, as party snacks, or pack them for picnics, and they never fail to win a crowd over.
02 -
  • If you don't oil your hands before dividing the dough, you'll end up wearing most of it.
  • Letting the muffins cool just a few minutes in the pan makes them much easier to remove in one piece.
03 -
  • Don't rush the rise—the dough truly needs an hour for pillowy texture.
  • Use the best olive oil you can; its flavor shines through in every bite.