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Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Standard 12-cup muffin tin
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry brush
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Rosemary Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • Optional: cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This tells you the yeast is alive and ready to do its job.
  • Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms. No kneading needed; focaccia dough should feel wet.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
  • Spoon equal portions of the dough into each muffin cup. Use oiled fingers to gently press the dough down and create small dimples.
  • Mix olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Brush generously over each muffin.
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper if desired.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

Notes

Tips for Making the Best Focaccia Muffins

  • Use fresh rosemary rather than dried. The flavor is brighter and more aromatic.
  • If your dough feels too dry, add an extra tablespoon of water. The dough should be sticky, not firm.
  • Don’t skip dimpling the dough. It helps the topping settle into the muffin and creates perfect texture.
  • For extra flavor, brush a second coat of garlicky oil immediately after baking.
  • Let the dough rise fully. Under-proofed dough will make dense muffins.
  • Cheesy Focaccia Muffins: Add shredded parmesan or mozzarella on top before baking.
  • Tomato Basil Version: Replace rosemary with fresh basil and add halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Caramelized Onion: Mix caramelized onions into the dough or layer them on top.
  • Olive Focaccia: Add chopped Kalamata olives to the topping.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and increase olive oil slightly for moisture.