Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Print Page)
Tender Italian-inspired muffins with aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary. Ready in 35 minutes, perfect for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ 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 (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
# Directions:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between a tender muffin and crispy focaccia crust, which is basically the best of both worlds.
- You can have fresh herb bread on the table in under an hour, start to finish.
- They reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead and still impress people.
02 -
- I once tried skipping the rest period and the muffins came out dense and sad. Those 20 minutes actually matter even if it doesnt look like much is happening.
- Letting them cool in the tin for exactly 5 minutes is the sweet spot. Less and they stick, more and they start steaming themselves.
03 -
- Minced garlic can burn in the oven so tuck it into the dough rather than leaving it on top.
- Use a kitchen scale for flour if you have one. Consistent flour amounts make consistent muffins.