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Irresistible Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins You Need to Try

Learn how to make delicious Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute with bread flour for a chewier texture)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F—think bath water temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you’re like me and garlic is life)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (dried works too, just use 1 tablespoon)
  • Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling on top

If you’re in a pinch, I’ve found that using garlic powder in a pinch can work, but fresh garlic really makes these stand out. And if you don’t have fresh rosemary, dried rosemary is a fine substitute—you just want that piney, fragrant note to shine through.

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. This is your yeast waking up—kind of like me before my first cup of coffee.
  2. While the yeast blooms, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the frothy yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until the dough starts to come together.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle a little flour—but don’t go overboard. I remember my first attempts trying to make bread; I’d panic and add way too much flour. Less is more here.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This is the perfect time to tackle a quick chore or check on the kids.
  6. Once risen, gently punch down the dough and fold in the minced garlic and chopped rosemary evenly. This step fills your kitchen with that irresistible aroma—don’t skip it!
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
  8. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and place each piece into the muffin cups. Press them down slightly to fit and create that focaccia texture.
  9. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tops of each muffin and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the muffins sound hollow when tapped.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. These are best enjoyed warm—trust me, that first bite is pure comfort.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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