Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable version)

Herby focaccia muffins with roasted garlic, olive oil and flaky sea salt - soft golden bites for soups or snacks.

# What you'll need:

→ Dough

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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and fine sea salt until evenly incorporated.
02 - Add lukewarm water and 1/4 cup olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough develops.
03 - Fold in minced garlic and finely chopped rosemary until distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let dough rise in a warm location for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Divide risen dough evenly among muffin tin wells. The dough is sticky—use oiled hands or a scoop for ease.
07 - Brush each muffin with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional rosemary.
08 - Bake muffins for 18 to 22 minutes until tops are golden and centers are set.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They’re basically little clouds of herby bliss, perfect for mopping up soup or gobbling straight from the tray.
  • Even the stickiest dough is forgiving here — rustic edges mean they always look inviting, never fussy.
02 -
  • If you rush the rising, the muffins turn out dense, so patience really pays off here.
  • Brushing the muffins with extra olive oil after baking gives them that gorgeous sheen and even softer crust.
03 -
  • Oiling your hands before handling the dough saves so much mess (and prevents half from sticking to you).
  • Don’t be afraid to get generous with the rosemary and salt on top for maximum punch.

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