Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Muffins (Printable Version)

Savory Italian-style bread bites with rosemary and roasted garlic, featuring crispy tops and soft interiors.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Dough

01 - 360 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ tsp salt
03 - 1 tbsp sugar
04 - 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
05 - 240 ml (1 cup) warm water
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing)

→ For the Topping

07 - 4 cloves garlic, roasted and chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - Flaky sea salt, to finish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
02 - Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or with a mixer for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball and place in muffin cups.
06 - Gently press each dough ball to flatten slightly. Use your fingers to create dimples in each.
07 - Combine roasted garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. Spoon mixture over each muffin and sprinkle with flaky salt.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under 2 hours including rising time
  • Perfect individual portions that eliminate cutting
  • Versatile base for different flavor combinations
  • Freezes beautifully for make-ahead meal planning
02 -
  • Vegan friendly when made with plant based ingredients
  • Perfect for meal prep can be frozen for up to 3 months
  • Each muffin contains approximately 180 calories
  • Great source of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy
03 -
  • Always measure flour by weight rather than volume for consistent results every time
  • Let the dough rest for 10 minutes after initial mixing this relaxes the gluten and makes kneading easier
  • For maximum flavor infusion prepare the rosemary garlic oil mixture ahead of time allowing it to steep

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