Description
Golden Crust Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are individual portions of traditional Italian focaccia—fluffy, flavorful, and beautifully golden with aromatic garlic and rosemary. Perfect as snacks, sides, or appetizers, they deliver comforting flavors in a fun and easy format.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Freshly cracked black pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- Pour yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour and stir to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 12 pieces, roll into balls, and place in the muffin tin.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Brush over dough balls and gently press to dimple.
- Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle muffins with sea salt, black pepper, and optionally Parmesan or chili flakes.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Swap rosemary for thyme or oregano for different flavors.
- Sprinkle mozzarella or feta before baking for a cheesy touch.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or olives into the dough for variation.
- Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage and reheat in oven only.
- Use parchment liners or generous oiling to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
